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Proceeding contribution from Lord Northbourne (Crossbench) 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

35: Clause 8, page 4, line 25, at end insert— "( ) the promotion of increased engagement of parents and families to help eradicate child poverty and socio-economic disadvantage; ( ) the promotion of children’s wellbeing and equality of opportunity through long-term parental commitment and strong and supportive family relationships; ( ) the facilitation of a reduction in the number of under-age and unwanted pregnancies; ( ) the provision of education in schools on parenting and parent-child relationships; ( ) the provision in pre- and post-natal services of guidance on parenting; ( ) guidance on the role and responsibilities of parents under the Children Act 1989 and subsequent case law relating to parental responsibility"


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
716 c371GC 
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