BENEFITS SYSTEM AND SHARED PARENTING

Early day motion 34, tabled 25 May 2010 by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 39 members.

That this House notes that child benefit can only be paid to one parent; further notes that this unnecessarily discriminates against the other parent where parents are separated and maintain shared custody of children; further notes that this can further discriminate against one parent by preventing access to suitable housing and additional income to allow them to provide for children; further notes that this can lead to restricted access for one parent to see their children; and calls on the Government to take action to address these problems.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 16, Labour 11, Conservative 4, DUP 4, Green 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.