Andrews: 'Hard to justify' child benefit for high earners

The Children's Minister Barry Andrews is refusing to rule out cuts in child benefit, similar to those being introduced in the UK.

Andrews: 'Hard to justify' child benefit for high earners
Mon, 04 Oct, 2010 - 10:33

The Children's Minister Barry Andrews is refusing to rule out cuts in child benefit, similar to those being introduced in the UK.

The British Government has announced today that child benefit will be withdrawn from parents if one of them earns ÂŁ44,000 or more.

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