The uncertainty in this area is a cause of concern to all parents and students. On Second Stage I referred to the example of a close friend of mine and neighbour. I outlined the reason, at the age of 14 years, he had dropped out of the education system. He was employed and lost his job but, with the encouragement of the Department and the then Minister, took the initiative and returned to education where he has flourished. Last week he told me he had done so to secure every possible qualification. Despite his achievements, he will lose because of this cutback. He is a father of eight children, six of whom are dependent on him, yet he will lose this allowance during the summer. The Minister said he could claim unemployment benefit or assistance. However, he wants to continue with his current allowance in order to complete his education.