Written question asked by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 April 1999. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 April 1999 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will list the new opportunities referred to in paragraph 1.22 of the Red Book.

Answer: Mr. Gibb: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the new opportunities referred to in paragraph 1.22 of the Red Book. [80854] Dawn Primarolo: The Government's aim is to ensure that every family and child has the opportunity to fulfil their potential by tackling the causes of inequality of opportunity. It is promoting employment opportunity for parents through the New Deals and by making work pay. This will reduce worklessness, a major cause of childhood disadvantage. It is also investing in early years learning and education to ensure that every child will have the chance to succeed in later life.

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