NORTH Swindon MP Michael Wills is highlighting figures that show 8,400 families in North Swindon are benefiting from the new child tax credit or working tax credits.

More than 1,600 families in North Swindon will be eligible to receive baby bonds, he added.

"These bonds will help provide a secure future for children and this is good news for hardworking families in North Swindon and the future of the town," Mr Wills said.