Child Benefit Act 1975

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Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:affects children under 16
increased child benefit awareness
gptkbp:amended_by Child Benefit Act 1989
gptkbp:applies_to families in the UK
gptkbp:appointed_by gptkb:HM_Revenue_and_Customs
gptkbp:associated_with family support policies
gptkbp:benefits administered through local authorities
based on child’s age and residency
flat-rate payment system
integrated into UK welfare system
£1.50 per week
gptkbp:controversy debates over universality of benefits
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations child welfare
influenced by economic conditions
gptkbp:effective_date gptkb:1975
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1974
gptkbp:goal reduce child poverty
gptkbp:governing_body part of a series of welfare reforms
passed through multiple readings
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:Child_Tax_Credit
gptkbp:historical_context post-war welfare expansion
gptkbp:historical_debate impact on work incentives
role of government in family support
gptkbp:historical_impact set precedent for future child benefits
gptkbp:historical_significance first major child benefit legislation in the UK
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Child Benefit Act 1975
gptkbp:impact conducted periodically
increased financial assistance for families
gptkbp:influenced_by welfare state principles
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:is_aimed_at parents and guardians
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by assessed for effectiveness in reducing poverty
conducted by various think tanks
effectiveness, efficiency, equity
gptkbp:is_fundamental_to shift towards universal benefits
gptkbp:is_implemented_in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland
gptkbp:issues child poverty rates
gptkbp:judicial_review subject to periodic reviews
gptkbp:key_figures Secretary of State for Social Services
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Social_Security_Act_1975
Child Benefit Act 2005
Child Benefit Act 2010
part of broader social security system
gptkbp:modifications benefit amount increased over time
gptkbp:outcome reduced financial strain on families
gptkbp:political_position to simplify child benefit distribution
gptkbp:provides universal child benefit
gptkbp:public_awareness increased through campaigns
gptkbp:public_perception generally positive among families
gptkbp:purpose to provide financial support to families with children
gptkbp:receives_funding_from government budget allocations
gptkbp:related_to Child Benefit
gptkbp:repealed_by Child Benefit Act 2005
gptkbp:return_policy ongoing assessments of impact
gptkbp:revenue general taxation
gptkbp:scientific_goals support low-income families
gptkbp:sponsor families, policymakers, advocacy groups
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Social_Security_(No._2)_Act_1975
gptkb:Social_Security_(No._2)_Act_1977
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7