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Proceeding contribution from Paul Goggins (Labour) 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

In addition to the points made by the Minister, my right hon. Friend has raised a very serious issue. Any replacement provision for looked-after children would have to be UK-wide to be fair, so his point is clear. I share his thinking on whether I should press amendments 51 and 52 to a vote. When somebody with whom one has a disagreement reaches across and begins to come halfway, one probably does not poke them in the eye just at that moment. I am not tempted to press amendments 51 and 52 to a vote, but my right hon. Friend knows me well enough to know that, the Minister having made the commitment, I will be closely on his tail every inch of the way to make sure that he delivers something for looked-after children right across the United Kingdom.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
519 c80 
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