Proceeding contribution from John Barrett (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 9 December 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Child Poverty Bill.
Child Poverty Bill
Does the hon. Gentleman agree that that is the major failing of the Bill? It has redefined the word "eradicate". Eradicating poverty means to wipe it out, and the target is not to wipe it out.
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- 502 c465
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- 2009-10
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- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Children Disadvantaged Housing Local government Low incomes Poverty Standards Standard of living
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- Child Poverty Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
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