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Proceeding contribution from Sarah Newton (Conservative) 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

There is absolutely no doubt that women's health during pregnancy is vital, but I really must take issue with the hon. Gentleman. The health in pregnancy grant was a universal benefit, so a mother of three children such as me could have received it and, in these extremely difficult financial times, we have to make difficult decisions to ensure that the available resources are targeted where they are most needed. The Government are really targeting support for families on lower incomes in a huge range of ways. Does the hon. Gentleman not agree that it is far better to target the limited resources at the families in the greatest need—


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
517 c236 
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
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk