Proceeding contribution from Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 27 January 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Child Poverty Bill.

Child Poverty Bill

I understand the need for urgency and I am in favour of the policy, but I cavil at the fact that the Minister is using a United Kingdom Bill, which also covers Scotland, to deal with matters that relate to England and Wales as distinct from what happens in Scotland. It is much easier to understand these bits of legislation, particularly in relation to such things as free school meals, if the education Bills north and south of the border are distinct. This is a United Kingdom Bill, but it imports English legislation in a way that does not cover Scotland.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 716 c365GC
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Children Disadvantaged Carers Costs Finance Families Foster care Education Grandparents Free school meals Local government Low incomes Parents Poverty Nutrition Primary education Mental health Social security benefits Welfare tax credits Secondary education
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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