About 50% of families are not getting help they are eligible for, South Shields MP Emma Lewell-Buck says.
"It would make it automatic with an opt-out option if people didn't feel they wanted it, but I can't imagine, when we're preceding over the levels of poverty that we're seeing, that anyone would.
She also raised concerns that the value of the vouchers had not risen in line with inflation, however this is not part of the bill.James MacMillan from Penrith used the "very helpful" scheme when his daughter was born. "They have a simple form that you fill in, it's very straight forward. They approach you, which is very helpful."
A statement added: "Children aged under one receive £8.50 in total per week, a rise from £6.20 per week."
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Offices are more than 50% filled for the first time since the pandemic started | CNN BusinessNearly three years after the pandemic began, American offices are finally more than halfway filled again as workers have gradually returned to the office.
Read more »
50% of the Subway Sandwich Chain Now Belongs to CharityDr. Peter Buck, the late co-founder of the mega successful Subway restaurants chain, donated his 50% ownership of the brand to charity.
Read more »
Office occupancy crosses 50%, a post-pandemic highAre the offices half-full or half-empty?
Read more »
10 Tips for Switching to Shorter Hair After 50, According to StylistsExperts offer their best advice about switching to shorter hair after 50. Follow their advice, and you may just get your favorite cut ever.
Read more »
Return to office finally eclipses 50%, but it’s likely much higher in Dallas-Fort WorthNorth Texas real estate brokers say the share of office workers back in their buildings is much higher than the estimates – at least on some days of the week.
Read more »