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Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (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

My Lords, we should be clear that the Bill does not create any individual rights for children. That is not the purpose and thrust of the Bill. As I hoped I had explained, we have not specifically defined socio-economic disadvantage, but the Bill seeks to address those issues where a child’s access to material and social resources, and their ability to participate in society, are impaired.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
716 c276GC 
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