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Proceeding contribution from Danny Alexander (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 9 January 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

The hon. Gentleman makes an important point, which is why I support the new clause. He is not saying that it is not clear in the Bill that the support group is exempt from the sanctioning regime—that is clear. However, the Bill is unclear about whether people who volunteer from the support group to engage in work-related activity might be seen to be leaving the support group, with the result that they could be subjected to a sanctioning regime. That would cause people significant worry, which is why new clause 7 would be of benefit.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
455 c193-4 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Council tax benefits Disability Disability living allowance Contracts Compensation Care homes Accountability Benefits rules Administration Age Communication Fraud Employment Equality Housing Disqualification Interviews Income Incapacity benefit Local government Medical examinations Overpayments Pilot schemes Monitoring Mental health Pneumoconiosis Social security benefits Social Fund Reform Testing Vaccination Rents Unemployed people Widowed people Local housing allowance
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2005-06 to 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk