Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Roger Berry (Labour), on Tuesday, 11 January 1994, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 139 members in total.

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WIDOWED PARENTS' BENEFITS

That this House notes that whilst there is a widowed mother's allowance there is no such support for widowed fathers and their children, and that this arises from the benefit system's outdated assumptions about the roles of men and women as parents; believes that motherless children deserve the same opportunities for parental attention and the same living standards as fatherless children; and therefore calls upon the government to provide equal benefits for all widowed parents and their children.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

WIDOWED PARENTS' BENEFITS (316A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Michael Stern (primary, Conservative) and tabled on Monday, 24 January 1994. It has been signed by 1 members in total.

at end add 'on a means-tested basis, when resources allow.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

316 

316A1 

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Bereavement benefits Parents Widowed people

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk