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

Perhaps I might give the noble Baroness some thinking time. I understand that under the existing regime many ME sufferers have had their benefits withdrawn under certain circumstances. However, in response to the noble Baroness’s speech, I do not think that I have ever heard a Minister being quite so definite and then, subsequently, being quite so confusing—to me, anyway. I hope that I got her words down correctly but she started with the remark that there was no question—she was very firm about that—of the customer being required to undertake any activity. In that case, what on earth are we all on about when we talk of conditionality? If one looks—

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 689 c227GC
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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