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Originally Posted by garinda
If in the situation of a parent witholding earnings, child benefit, paid to the other parent, isn't enough to feed, clothe, and put a roof over that child.
Witholding earnings that should be paid in child maintenance should be pursued through the legal system.
A non-means tested benefit for every child in the country is ludicrous. Stop paying it to high earners, and pass it on to those children it will make a real difference to.
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Of course child benefit is not enough to feed and clothe a child..but at least it's something a mother has control of... this was one of the first basic payments made when the whole structure of health and wefare reforms where introduced back in the 50's... basic and untouchable!