Priorities for Government Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Priorities for Government

Helen Goodman Excerpts
Thursday 25th July 2019

(5 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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I will make sure that the Chancellor writes to the hon. Lady about that matter at the earliest opportunity.

Helen Goodman Portrait Helen Goodman (Bishop Auckland) (Lab)
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Single mums often come to my constituency when non-resident parents do not fulfil their duties. What is the Prime Minister’s plan for tackling this problem?

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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We must work with our partners around the world to make sure that non-resident parents fulfil their duties. As the hon. Lady knows, there are conventions to insist on that.