A Bill to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the potential merits of disregarding payments received under the Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme operated by the government of Ireland for the purposes of taxation, means-tested social security payments and social care capital limits; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Liam ConlonLabour (Co-op)
4 August 2025
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This bill would force the government to publish a formal report to Parliament about whether payments received under Ireland's Mother and Baby Institutions Payment Scheme should be disregarded for UK tax, means-tested benefits, and social care capital limits. It does not enact any tax or benefit changes itself; it only requires a review to consider the merits and potential effects of such a disregard. The report would inform future policy decisions.
The bill is at the 2nd Reading stage in the House of Commons. Its next steps would involve debate at the 2nd Reading, then possible passage to committee stages if supported.
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12 Mar 2025
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on a date to be confirmed.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was introduced to Parliament on Wednesday 12 March under the Ten Minute Rule.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
