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Proceeding contribution from Lord Freud (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 9 March 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Child Poverty Bill.


Child Poverty Bill

17: Clause 8, page 4, line 26, at end insert— "( ) When considering taking any measures under subsection (5)(b), the Secretary of State must take account of the likelihood of disproportionate spending by a member of the recipient household on drugs, alcohol or any other addiction."


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
718 c218 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children Alcoholic drinks Disadvantaged Carers Costs Advisory services Housing benefit Housing Health Drugs Low incomes Northern Ireland Parents Poverty Public consultation Misuse Nutrition Mental health Parental responsibility Scotland Social security benefits Social rented housing Malnutrition Child Poverty Commission
Legislation
Child Poverty Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk