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Proceeding contribution from Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 10 November 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

We are not saying that we know what is best for the child; we are saying that the well-being of the child comes first. This should be at the convenience of the parent—if adequate child care is available, and while the child is in whatever child care, nursery setting or school that the parent thinks is appropriate. All we are saying is that work is the best route out of poverty. If we are committed to tackling child poverty, we have to make it easier, and put the structures in place, for lone parents to be able to get back into work.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
499 c183 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Poverty Council tax benefits Disability Disability living allowance Childcare Alcoholic drinks Community care Jobseeker's allowance Income support Domestic abuse Drugs Interviews Rehabilitation Employment schemes Medical treatments Pensioners Misuse Lone parents Reform Social security benefits Social security Registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships Travel requirements Sanctions Uprating Birth certificates
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2008-09
Link
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