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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Thomas of Winchester (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

Perhaps I can ask about the precoded answers and the notes that people can use when filling in forms. This happened to me, which is why I feel I am an expert in the area. I am sure there will be a column for notes on the form, but unless we can be confident that that note is attached to something, it will not necessarily be picked up by the computer. I think that happened in my own case and we have seen that in our briefing from the lobby groups. Could the Minister look into that and write to me about the notes that are put in by people which may not be attached to a particular descriptor? In one of the assessments about the computer program, the notes were very different from just plain headings on the form. More notes on the form to help people to fill it out might be an answer. I would very much like to know whether the Minister can find out about the non-precoded answers.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
689 c208-9GC 
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
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