Proceeding contribution from Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 20 July 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Child Poverty Bill.
Child Poverty Bill
The hon. Gentleman is right that there is substantial in-work poverty. The role of the minimum wage, however, is less clear-cut. I support the minimum wage, but many of those on it are young people, so the link between it and households in poverty is not as close as one might imagine, although it is part of the overall picture.
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- 496 c626
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- 2008-09
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- House of Commons chamber
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- Disability Children Devolved matters Disadvantaged Housing Economic situation Low incomes Poverty Obesity Scotland Social security benefits Standards Voluntary organisations Wales Unemployment Child Poverty Commission
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- Child Poverty Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
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- View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk
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