Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) 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

I am grateful to the noble Baroness for that. I will certainly look into that matter and write to her. As a partial reply, perhaps I may add that partly pre-coded answers cut down on typing, but free text is also important for reflecting individual customers. I should like to look in more depth at the point that has been raised. We do not want to end up with a system where decisions are being driven by the computer and if the computer says no, that is it.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 689 c209GC
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

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