Proceeding contribution from Lord Skelmersdale (Conservative) 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

That is well worth considering, although the tidier minds in the department may not approve of what might turn into a postcode lottery. Although it is a good idea in principle, it needs a lot more work before it becomes a reality. To cut through the Minister’s response to the amendments, can I advise my consultants that the16 hours permitted work rules and the £86 a week IB disregard will be no less generous under the introduction of the ESA, or is that not the case?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 689 c44GC
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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