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Bills before parliament

child poverty bill 2008-2009
The purpose of the Bill is to enshrine in law the Government's commitment to end child poverty by 2020. The bill has been carried over into the next parliamentary session. Posted 23 November 2009.

the equality bill 2008-2009
The aim of the Equality Bill is to promote equality, fight discrimination, introduce transparency in the workplace, promote fairness and equality of opportunity; tackle disadvantage and discrimination; and modernise and strengthen our law to make it fit for the challenges that our society faces today and in the future. Posted 29 May 2009.

personal care At home bill

The purpose of the Bill is to:

• Help around 400,000 people with care needs.
• Offer for the first time free personal care at home for those with the highest needs, regardless of means.
• Be the first step towards setting up a new National Care Service - a simple, fair and affordable care system for everyone.

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