Oral Answers to Questions

Steve McCabe Excerpts

Tuesday 11th December 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Gauke]

My hon. Friend is right to highlight the fact that we have introduced a range of measures that will have an impact on all parts of society, including the highest earning 10% to 15% through the child benefit changes. Of course, we look to do whatever we can to support families. That includes providing free early learning for three and four-year-olds and extending the 15 hours a week of early years education and care from 2012-13 to all disadvantaged two-year-olds.

[Steve McCabe (Birmingham, Selly Oak) (Lab)]

Is cutting maternity pay part of the Government’s strategy to support stable families?

[Mr Gauke]

I will be interested to know whether the hon. Gentleman will support the benefits uprating Bill. He is shaking his head, so I take it that we have finally got an answer on the Labour party’s position.