A Bill to establish a target for the reduction of child poverty in the United Kingdom; to make provision about reporting against such a target; and for connected purposes.
The Child Poverty in the UK (Target for Reduction) Bill would set a legally binding target for reducing child poverty in the United Kingdom and require regular reporting on progress toward that target. It also establishes duties and processes to support delivery and to improve accountability for government policy affecting families with children.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, beginning its passage through Parliament. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill started its second reading debate on Friday 3 February 2017 but was adjourned with debate to be resumed on Friday 12 May 2017.
However, as a General Election has now been called and Parliament will be dissolved from 3 May 2017, the Bill falls and no further action will be taken.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
