BENEFITS SYSTEM AND SHARED PARENTING

Early day motion 17, tabled 9 May 2012 by Adrian Sanders (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 13 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 5, Labour 4, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2.