This Order provides that a person using facilities provided in pursuance of the employment programme known as “Steps to Work” as defined in regulation 75(1)(a)(vi) of the Jobseeker’s Allowance Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996 and receiving or entitled to receive from the Department a training allowance in connection with the use of those facilities (which include the provision of services) shall be treated for certain purposes as participating in arrangements for training under section 1 of the Employment and Training Act (Northern Ireland)1950.
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