Bill · started in the Commons
Child Benefit (Amendment) Bill
A Bill to amend the Child Benefit Act 2005 to disqualify nationals of European Union member states other than the United Kingdom who are resident in the United Kingdom with children living overseas from eligibility for child benefit payments; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Child Benefit (Amendment) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 31 January 2012 by John Mann (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 31 Jan 2012
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 1 May 2012.