Proceeding contribution from John Hemming (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Monday, 22 November 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill.

Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill

I cannot confirm precisely what is being done in the care system. I am not a Minister; I have never been in a ministerial car and I have no interest in putting my derrière inside one. I happen to be a Back-Bench Member of my party who is very supportive of the Government's strategy of being cost-effective and of using public funds in the most effective way, particularly to look after the most vulnerable members of society. The simple point, on which I shall end if there are no more interventions, is that it is insane to spend £7 million to give people £2 million.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 519 c67
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Disability Children Children in care Child trust fund Eligibility Grants Individual savings accounts Pilot schemes Personal savings Low incomes Northern Ireland Poverty Pregnancy Scotland Wales Saving gateway
Legislation: Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill

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