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Proceeding contribution from Karen Buck (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 20 July 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Child Poverty Bill.


Child Poverty Bill

Without support for tax credits, the logic of the right hon. Lady's position is that she is prepared to see parents going into employment even if that employment leaves them below the poverty level. Will she confirm that that is the case?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
496 c617 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disability Children Devolved matters Disadvantaged Housing Economic situation Low incomes Poverty Obesity Scotland Social security benefits Standards Voluntary organisations Wales Unemployment Child Poverty Commission
Legislation
Child Poverty Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk