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Proceeding contribution from Edward Leigh (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 11 October 2010. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Welfare Reform.

Welfare Reform

For years my right hon. Friend and I argued in opposition that marriage should not be discriminated against in the tax and benefits system, and in particular that mothers who chose to look after their children at home should not be discriminated against. Can my right hon. Friend assure me that he has not changed his view, and that through mechanisms such as transferable allowances he will ensure that women are entitled to make their own choices and are not influenced by the tax and benefits system?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
516 c40 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Benefits rules Contracts for services Expenditure Employment schemes Incapacity benefit Medical examinations Payments Reform Unemployment Social security benefits Social security Welfare tax credits Work capability assessment
Link
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