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Written question asked by Baroness Hollis of Heigham (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 November 2006.


Tax Credits

Question
What number and proportion of lone parents qualify for tax credits through holding more than one 16-hours per week part-time job.
Answer

A lone parent does not need to be in work to qualify for tax credits as they will be eligible for child tax credit. For working tax credit, only the total number of hours worked is required for tax credit purposes. Details of number of hours worked for each job a claimant has is not required.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8127; 686 c150WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Lone parents Welfare tax credits
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk