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Proceeding contribution from Lord Skelmersdale (Conservative) 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 accept the Minister’s view that the amendment goes far, far too wide—it was intended to cover not everyone on the assessment phase but a grey area where the first interview has not given rise to a definitive assessment. On that basis, I shall, of course, look at this matter again. I was interested in the Minister’s comment that monetary effects of sanctions would not bite until after the assessment phase was over. I assume that that does not mean 13 weeks, but however long it takes for the assessment period to be over. I see the Minister nodding. Good. Therefore, if there was a quick return to work, which there might be, it would presumably affect the £40 back-to-work grant. Would that be the case?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
689 c218-9GC 
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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