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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Renton (Conservative). It was answered on Wednesday, 22 March 2006.


Children

Question
My Lords, although mothers naturally have an instinct for looking after their children from a very early age, do fathers not have the ultimate responsibility of financial care? Should not fathers be reminded of that at a very early stage?
Answer

Yes, my Lords, I agree that fathers should be reminded at a very early stage that they have financial responsibility for their children. The noble Lord is absolutely right. In 21st-century Britain, mothers also have a great deal of financial responsibility for their children. We are trying in every way to ensure that fathers take that responsibility early and seriously.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
680 c232 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children Fathers Parental responsibility