Proceeding contribution from Baroness Howe of Idlicote (Crossbench) 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 have my own particular area of confusion to add. It seemed that what was being indicated was that there would be special rules for councillors. An explanation would be helpful for all of us. I am all for flexibility and lots of areas will be covered here, but are we certain that, in future, whatever exceptions are granted to councillors will also be granted to others in similar situations or to neither? To have exceptions for councillors is odd.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 689 c16GC
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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