HC Deb 29 March 2001 vol 365 c766W
16. Mr. Connarty

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what measures he is taking to ensure a high take-up by families with children of allowances to which they are entitled. [154613]

Dawn Primarolo

The Government are actively encouraging families to take up the support to which they are entitled. Publicity campaigns have provided information to clarify entitlement. Reductions in the administrative burden for recipients have made it simpler and more straightfoward to apply.

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