Written question asked by Bishop of Coventry (Bishops (affiliation)) on Monday, 14 December 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 December 2020. It was answered by Baroness Stedman-Scott (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 December 2020 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Social Security Benefits: Children
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to investigate any link between the ‘two-child limit’ restricting the amount that families can receive in social security benefits and the reported rise in the number of abortions among women with two or more children.
- Answer
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DWP has made no such plans or assessment.
This is an uncertain time for families which is why DWP have taken unprecedented steps to support incomes and help with living costs. The support available through the welfare safety net reflects the fact that the majority of households in Britain (85%) have two or fewer children.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL11399
- Session
- 2019-21
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Children Abortion Social security benefits
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