Proceeding contribution from Baroness Hollis of Heigham (Labour) 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

Forgive me, but that is not my point. The point is that if incomes all fell, the median figure would have fewer people below it as incomes at the top reduced—it is the Ireland phenomenon. The whole point about median earnings and a 60 per cent relative target is that it depends on the stretch of incomes, and the best way to reach your 60 per cent target, alas, is actually to have the severe recession that the noble Lord is forecasting. I wonder to what extent he has taken that into account.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 717 c134GC
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

Child Poverty Bill

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