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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

I will certainly write to noble Lords so that we can try to put this matter to bed. Under existing arrangements, the incapacity benefit does not rise to the higher rate for most people until after week 52. For some people, there will be an interim rise at week 29. This is what we have to consider when making the evaluation. The ESA rises after week 13, which is the point that I have been trying to make, perhaps inadequately. I am grateful to my noble friend for helping me to elucidate that point.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
689 c27GC 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Related items
Deposited Paper DEP 07/661
Friday, 23 February 2007
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Deposited Paper DEP 07/663
Friday, 23 February 2007
Deposited papers
House of Commons
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
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