Written question asked by Peter Thurnham (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 November 1989. It was answered by Baroness Shephard of Northwold (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 November 1989 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

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Untitled Written question

Question

To comment on what further plans to study ways of encouraging single mothers to return to work rather than depend on income support & other benefits. - Includes figures. (Holding answr 23 October 1989).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

159 c17-8W;159 c187-8W

Session

1988-89

Subjects

Housing benefit Income support Family credit Earnings rules Maintenance Lone parents Social security benefits Working mothers Uprating One parent benefit