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Proceeding contribution from Lord Northbourne (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Monday, 8 February 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Child Poverty Bill.

Child Poverty Bill

40: Clause 8, page 4, line 25, at end insert— ““( ) In preparing a UK strategy, the Secretary of State must consider and report upon the potential impact on the eradication of child poverty and socio-economic disadvantage of a requirement on all registrars of birth, deaths and marriages to provide information to parents registering the birth of their child on— (a) the parenting needs of children; (b) marriage and the benefits to a child of strong and supportive family relationships; and (c) child welcoming and naming ceremonies, and other forms of commitment ceremonies.””

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
717 c112GC 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disability Children Devolved matters Children in care Alcoholic drinks Disadvantaged Costs Cohabitation Employment Families Gambling Drugs Homelessness Ethnic groups Economic situation Free school meals Marriage Northern Ireland Parents Poverty Public consultation Misuse Minority groups Lone parents Scotland Social security benefits Welfare tax credits Wales Registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships Child Poverty Commission
Legislation
Child Poverty Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk