Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 20 February 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

I stress again that the new rate has not been set and, until it has, it is not sensible to try to draw those conclusions. We have set out very clearly the structure of the new allowance and the support that goes with it. We have made it clear that, in the main phase, the basic allowance will be above the long-term IB rate. That seems to be an appropriate framework in which to consider these provisions.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 689 c9GC
Session: 2006-07
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Disability Children Disability living allowance Charities Benefits rules Administration Cancer Advisory services ME/CFS Employment Education Incapacity benefit Medical examinations Pilot schemes Qualifications Mental health Social security benefits Training Students Unemployed people Voluntary work Pathways to work programme
Legislation: Welfare Reform Bill 2005-06 to 2006-07
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Welfare Reform Bill

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