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Proceeding contribution from Yvette Cooper (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 10 June 2010. It occurred during Debate on Tackling Poverty in the UK.


Tackling Poverty in the UK

I welcome the hon. Lady to her position. I am sure that she will do some very important work in the Department. Will she confirm that the number of children living in workless households has fallen significantly since 1997, having previously risen substantially?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
511 c566 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Poverty Children Disadvantaged Families Economic situation Low incomes Parents Social security benefits Social security Social conditions
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk