Clause 1

Part of Child Poverty Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 10:45 am on 27 October 2009.

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Photo of David Gauke David Gauke Shadow Minister (Treasury) 10:45, 27 October 2009

New clause 3 is drafted to allow the capability to amend and update. The list is not exclusive. Indeed, the eight targets listed are not compulsory; they are targets that may be included. The hon. Gentleman makes a good point about the need to focus on different issues at different times, because some matters may be addressed and others may emerge, but the amendment allows that flexibility.