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Originally Posted by garinda
The thing that is more than 'silly', is that some sixteen year olds are employed full-time, working in childcare facilities.
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I have not given my thoughts on the subject. It just the way some people are trying to point a finger at certain people for political reasons that I was refering to as silly. ALso the way 16/17 year olds has been mentioned when its for "up to 17" which means 16 is the oldest you can claim for.
I would be a bit concerned if a 16 year old of mine needed looking after.
I would also hope I would be able to leave them on there own overnight if I was working away.
My questions would be.
Are other Councils the same or is this a new idea by the independant body?
Who are this independant body anyway that decided 16 years olds need looking after?
What was the previous age limit?
What happens if a Councillor is the sole career for someone who can't be left alone, can they claim for assistance while on Council duties?