I welcome the Bill, which I think will prove to be a significant milestone in tackling poverty in our country. I particularly welcome the provisions on local government. In order to meet the targets, can we encourage and support local government in all parts of the country to make rooting out poverty a top priority?
Child Poverty Bill
Proceeding contribution from
John Battle
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 20 July 2009.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Child Poverty Bill.
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