Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the effect of recent changes to tax and tax credits on the income of women who choose to stay at home to care for children.

The Government recognises the commitment and value of parents who choose to stay at home to look after their children, and the difficulties they might face. The Government has introduced the Marriage Allowance which will benefit married parents who do not use their full personal allowance; it has made reforms to the state pension which will improve pension provision for those who choose not to work due to caring responsibilities; and introduced a new package of childcare support to help parents balance work and family life.