SUPPORT FOR TAX CREDITS

Early day motion 207, tabled 29 June 2015 by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Social Democratic and Labour Party). Signed by 43 members.

That this House supports the current tax credits system as a way to combat poverty and help families as a means of topping up their income and assisting with childcare payments; and opposes any proposal to reduce the family element that would result in lower awards for claimants.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 21, Labour 16, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, DUP 1, Green 1, Labour/Co-operative 1.