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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

To be clear, the Pathways have been mandatory for new customers with the six work-focused interviews, as they will be under the ESA. There is an opportunity for people to volunteer, just as there will be opportunities for people to volunteer under the new system. There is a mandatory component in the Pathways project.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
689 c10GC 
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