§ Ms HarmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if an employed lone mother in receipt of working families tax credit whose pay is stopped when taking parental leave under the provisions of the Employment Relations Bill, will be eligible to claim income support. [84983]
§ Angela EagleA lone mother who is on parental leave will be able to claim Income Support if she meets the entitlement conditions. This applies whether or not she is in receipt of Working Families Tax Credit.
§ Ms HarmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if an employed individual in a two-parent couple in receipt of working families tax credit, whose pay is stopped when taking parental leave under the provisions of the Employment Relations Bill, will be able to claim income support. [84984]
§ Angela EagleEither member of the couple will be able to claim Income Support for the family when on unpaid parental leave if they meet the entitlement conditions. This applies whether or not the family is in receipt of Working Families Tax Credit.