VOTE.CO.UK | Should the government be backing a scheme to give fathers an hour off work to spend with their sons?

							The move could boost children's performance at school

							This is an example of ministers interfering in companies' affairs

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Stephen Twigg, Minister for Young People and Learning, said almost two-thirds of fathers said work commitments were a barrier to them spending time with their children. The Dads and Sons Give An Hour scheme will show how an hour can make a difference.

The government should not interfere in companies' affairs by backing this scheme. It could be especially difficult for smaller companies to take part. One hour a day will not make enough of a difference to make this scheme worth the trouble.