HC Deb 08 June 1998 vol 313 c467W
5. Mr. Letwin

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans she has to introduce an element of compulsion into the new deal for lone parents. [42932]

Mr. Keith Bradley

The New Deal for Lone Parents is a voluntary programme. There is no question of us trying to compel lone parents to go out to work rather than looking after their children.

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