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<p>The Government is committed to supporting parents looking after children and does
so in a number of ways throughout their formative years.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>For
instance, every year the Government spends more than £11bn on Child Benefit to support
those families raising children. There is also a comprehensive crediting system in
place to support those who cannot work due to illness or if they are caring for someone,
including parents looking after a child under 12. These help maintain an individual's
National Insurance record and so protect their entitlement to the basic State Pension
and certain other state benefits.</p>
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