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Social Security (Income Support and Jobseeker’s Allowance) Amendment Regulations 2006

My Lords, all that I can say to the noble Lord, Lord Skelmersdale, is that I do not agree. I explained in my opening remarks what the order is attempting to do and it does precisely that. There are details around the edges, some of which are very important, that noble Lords have raised. On why we have introduced this order, I gave absolutely clear reasons why and the effects that introducing this order will have on the jobseeker’s scheme. I do not accept the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Skelmersdale, that this order should be taken away and withdrawn. With apologies for that, I commend the order to the House. On Question, Motion agreed to.