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Proceeding contribution from Helen Goodman (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 21 February 2008. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.


Business of the House

I understand that it is untrue to suggest that husbands with multiple wives have been given the go-ahead to claim extra welfare benefits; the welfare benefits date back to 1987.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
472 c534 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Benefits rules Polygamy
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk