HC Deb 20 May 2002 vol 386 c38W
34. Mrs. Spelman

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what plans he has to adjust the receipt of child benefit in accordance with new requirements. [55522]

36. Lynne Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will make a statement on the practicalities of imposing conditions for the receipt of child benefit. [55524]

Malcolm Wicks

The Government are considering a number of measures to combat truancy. We are therefore looking at ways of ensuring parents meet their responsibilities in bringing up their children.