Proceeding contribution from Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 26 October 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill.

Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill

The hon. Gentlemen need not listen to me but should listen to the groups that are arguing for the retention of the grant. It is important not just for health but for costs of pregnancy, such as maternity dresses or equipment for the home, or covering time taken off work through ill health. Women on poor incomes need help and support to cover those important things, and this universal grant can help individuals to meet those needs at a time of great stress in the 25th week of pregnancy.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 517 c221
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Children Children in care Child trust fund Grants Personal savings Low incomes Poverty Pregnancy Saving gateway
Legislation: Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill 2010-12
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Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill

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