A Bill to require the Secretary of State to ensure that families eligible for the Healthy Start Scheme are registered to receive it; to confer certain powers on government departments and agencies and public bodies for that purpose; to provide for an opt-out where the family wishes; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
1 November 2023
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The bill would require the Secretary of State to make sure families eligible for the Healthy Start Scheme are registered to receive it. It would give government departments, agencies and public bodies powers to help with registering and delivering the scheme, and it would allow families to opt out if they wish. The purpose is to improve uptake and streamline related activities.
The bill is currently at the 1st reading stage in the House of Commons, having originated there. No further parliamentary stages are detailed in the provided information.
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1 Nov 2022
Order for second reading on Friday 24 March 2023, read and discharged so the second reading will not take place. The 2022-2023 session of Parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
