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Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) 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

My Lords, my noble friend, as ever, is challenging. I will certainly reflect on that and come back on Report. Perhaps before then we should have a discussion. I see the point that she is making, particularly about the change in the lone parent obligations that has progressively come into being. Part of my answer will be that the issue is not only barriers to work but the importance of early engagement with young people, such as helping to get them into healthy eating habits and the benefits that can flow from that—

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
716 c369GC 
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
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