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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Thomas of Winchester (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 27 October 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.


Welfare Reform Bill

My Lords, surely the compulsory birth registration of unmarried parents is a new system. We are seeking to prevent mischief from happening before this new system is introduced. That is the point: we are trying to prevent trouble.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
713 c1134 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Council tax benefits Disability Children Community care Domestic abuse Maintenance Pensioners Passports Parental responsibility Reform Social services Social security Registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships Sanctions Birth certificates Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission Sunset clauses
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk