LONE PARENT CHILD BENEFIT

Early day motion 333, tabled 30 July 1997 by Audrey Wise (Labour). Signed by 107 members.

That this House notes that a major impact of any cut in lone parent child benefit will be on parents who obtain work and that this appears to be contrary to the Government's strategic objective of encouraging lone parents to get jobs; therefore considers that before proceeding with this proposal a full assessment of its impact on the living standards of the children should be undertaken, including reference to the Social Security Advisory Committee and consultation especially with women's organisations and those campaigning against child poverty, so that these can be taken fully into account by both the Government and the House.

Signatures by party: Labour 56, Liberal Democrat 40, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, UUP 3, Labour/Co-operative 2, Scottish National Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1.