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

The information that we have obtained from the Pathways pilots has caused us to determine 13 weeks as the most appropriate period in which to process the overwhelming majority of claims that come in. The noble Lord asks what happens if that is not achieved and the claim is not dealt with and evaluated until after the end of that 13-week period. There will be a backdating of the work-related activity component or the support-group component to the beginning of the 14th week. Clearly, we need to ensure that the systems are efficient and that they deliver within the desired timeframe.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 689 c25GC
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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