attained the age of 25 years;

been married for at least 2 years;

no parent living; or

supported himself out of his earnings for periods aggregating not less than 3 years.

was in receipt of training in pursuance of programmes and schemes operated from time to time by the Manpower Services Commission, the Training Commission, the Secretary of State, Scottish Enterprise or Highlands and Islands Enterprise;

was in receipt of unemployment benefit under section 14(1)(a) of the Social Security Act 19757;

before 24th November 19808, was registered for employment;

on and after that date but before 18th October 19829, was registered and available for employment;

on and after 18th October 1982 but before 11th April 198810, was for the purposes of section 5(1) of the Supplementary Benefits Act 197611 available for employment and, where applicable, also registered for employment;

on and after 11th April 1988, was for the purposes of section 20(3)(d)(i) and (4) of the Social Security Act 198612 available for employment and, where applicable, also registered for employment;

received sickness benefit, invalidity pension, maternity allowance or severe disablement allowance under section 14(1)(b), 15(1)(b), 22(1) or 36(1) of the Social Security Act 197513 or statutory sick pay under Part I of the Social Security and Housing Benefits Act 198214 or statutory maternity pay under Part V of the Social Security Act 1986;

held a Scottish Studentship or comparable award; or

had the care of a person under the age of 18 years who was dependent on him;