Debate on disadvantaged children
21 January 2011 (updated on 21 January 2011)
Damian Hinds, Conservative MP for East Hampshire, introduced a backbench business debate in the House of Commons on Thursday 20 January 2011 on the subject of improving life chances for disadvantaged children.
Watch and read the views expressed by MPs who took part in the debate.
- Video and Audio: Disadvantaged Children
- Commons Hansard: Disadvantaged Children
- Topics: Children and Families
- Backbench Business Committee
Research publications
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Debates
Debates are an opportunity for MPs to discuss government policy, proposed new laws and current issues. It allows MPs to voice the concerns and interests of their constituents.