Proceeding contribution from Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 28 February 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

The noble Baroness talked a good deal about ““healthcare professionals””—a phrase that recurs a good deal in the Bill. I may be old-fashioned, but I know what a doctor is and a nurse is. I even know what an occupational therapist is. But what is the definition of ““a healthcare professional”” in the Bill? Is a certain amount of specific training and experience required? I will understand if the noble Baroness prefers to write to me on that. It is important that we know exactly what constitutes a healthcare professional.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 689 c180GC
Session: 2006-07
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Disability Disability living allowance Benefits rules Administration Depressive illnesses ME/CFS Fraud Employment Health Health professions Interviews Learning disability Incapacity benefit Medical examinations Mental illness Pilot schemes Unemployed people Employment and support allowance
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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