Written question asked by Fergus Montgomery (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 November 1996. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: If he will comment on the provision of child benefit. (Faile d OPQ)

Answer: Sir Fergus Montgomery: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement on the provision of child benefit. [1717] Mr. Andrew Mitchell: We have a manifesto commitment to pay child benefit to all families in respect of all children, and we have honoured that pledge. We believe that all families with dependant children should receive some help from either the tax or the benefit system, a principle recognised throughout Europe.

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