Submitted on Friday 13th March 2020
Rejected on Thursday 19th March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
If Schools Close Double Child Benefit Temporarily to Prevent Child Hunger
The government should double child benefit for all children so they do not suffer any child hunger or deprivation if the schools and nurseries are to close because of coronavirus Covid 19.
The levels of child hunger and deprivation in the UK are among the highest and many children rely on school meals for their nutrition and health. Many parents and guardians are already struggling financially, and the school and nursery closures will increase the burden substantially.
Increasing child benefit temporarily is the easiest, cost-effective, most straightforward pragmatic solution as the system is already in place to help all affected.
This will also help the local economy.
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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300774
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