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Mr. Peter Bottomley
To ask the Secretary of state for Social Security (1) if he will consult (a) mothers and (b) hon. Members and right hon. Members about the nature and value of cash allowances for children; [36969](2) what changes to the child benefit system of cash allowances for children he is considering. [36968]
Mr. Andrew Mitchell
The Government have a clear manifesto commitment to maintaining child benefit as the cornerstone of our policy for all families with children. We will continue to honour this.