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Overview

This bill makes changes to eligibility for child trust funds, repeals the Saving Gateway Accounts Act 2009, and alters entitlement to the health in pregnancy grant. These changes primarily involve restricting eligibility based on birth dates and the timing of pregnancy.

Description

The bill modifies the Child Trust Funds Act 2004, limiting eligibility for child trust funds to children born before January 3rd, 2011, with limited exceptions for children born after that date who meet specific criteria relating to child benefit entitlement and UK residency. The Saving Gateway Accounts Act 2009 is entirely repealed. Finally, the bill restricts eligibility for the health in pregnancy grant to women who reach their 25th week of pregnancy before January 1st, 2011.

Government Spending

The bill is expected to reduce government spending by eliminating future payments for child trust funds and health in pregnancy grants for those no longer eligible under the amended criteria. Precise figures on savings are not provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

• Parents of children born after January 3rd, 2011: May lose eligibility for child trust funds, unless they meet specific conditions outlined in the bill.
• Financial institutions handling child trust funds: Will need to adjust their processes to reflect the changes in eligibility criteria.
• Pregnant women: May lose eligibility for the health in pregnancy grant if they do not reach their 25th week of pregnancy before January 1st, 2011.
• Government agencies responsible for administering these grants: Will need to implement the changes in eligibility criteria and potentially manage a decrease in payments.