Child Benefit

EDM number 4 in 1994-95, proposed by Peter Bottomley on 16/11/1994.

That this House supports the continued payment of the universal child cash allowance; recognises that it is simpler and more equitable than tax allowances; and acknowledges that the responsibility of caring for children reduces taxable capacity and increases needs. (Relevant registered interest declared)

This motion has been signed by a total of 43 MPs.