Examples of new labour policies

Question 1

New deal 1998

Answer 1

This was designed to help and assist single parents to return to work if they desire to do so by helping them with the costs of childcare training or education

Question 2

Working families tax credit

Answer 2

Designed for low income families. Allowed parents to claim tax relief against a proportion of their childcare costs to enable parents to work.

Question 3

More generous maternity leave and pay and paternity leave

Answer 3

Sending a clear message of support and acceptance that are both parents are likely to work and a recognition of the increased role that fathers play in their children’s life

Question 4

Free childcare for two and a half year olds

Answer 4

This made it easier for parents to return to work (It was also introduced to help children from poorer background to access preschool care so that they were ready for education)

Question 5

The adoption and children act 2002

Answer 5

This came into effect in 2005 and gave single people and unmarried cohabiting couples including same-sex couples, the same right to adopt as married couples

Question 6

The civil partnership act 2004

Answer 6

This gives same-sex couples the same legal rights as married couples in respect of pensions inheritance tenancies and property