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


Child Poverty Bill

In terms of flexibility, in relation to co-operation, Clause 20(1)(c) talks about, ""such other persons or bodies as the authority thinks fit"." It is prescriptive in terms of certain organisations but the authority has complete flexibility as to who else it wishes to engage with.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
718 c234 
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