Proceeding contribution from Baroness Hollis of Heigham (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 25 January 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Child Poverty Bill.

Child Poverty Bill

That is absolutely right. We know that divorce impacts on men and women very differently. However, in dealing with families on benefit, the female lone parent will often be on benefit, while the man will be in work. When she gets into work, her situation is not particularly different from that of the man.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 716 c269GC
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Children Conditions of employment Alcoholic drinks Disadvantaged Costs Finance Families Drugs Misconduct Low incomes Pay Membership Public appointments Poverty Minimum wage Misuse Nutrition Lone parents OECD countries Social security benefits Welfare tax credits Research Unemployment Self-employed UNICEF Child Poverty Commission Public health
Legislation: Child Poverty Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Child Poverty Bill

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