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

Child Poverty Bill

I hope that the hon. Gentleman will recognise that clause 8(2)(b) refers to all children. The difficulty, though, is in defining what is meant by a child in care being below the poverty line—that is a measurement that cannot be addressed in the Bill. I agree, however, that we need to ensure that children in care, children in Traveller families and others benefit from the improvements that it sets out.

Secondary information

Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 496 c638
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

Child Poverty Bill

Secondary information

Librarians' tools