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Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 1 March 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

The noble Lord referred to the criticism by the JCHR. I emphasise that the effect of Clause 15(7) is that anything done by a contractor on conditionality functions is treated as done by the Secretary of State for the purposes of the Human Rights Act; there are few exceptions to this. The Secretary of State consequently remains responsible for ensuring that these functions are carried out in manner compatible with the Human Rights Act. I am conscious of what the noble Lord, Lord Oakeshott, says—that we will be returning to this at a later stage—but I have been as clear as I can.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
689 c254-5GC 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disability Disclosure of information Care homes Benefits rules Age Anti-social behaviour Advisory services Housing benefit Fraud Employment Income support Fees and charges Exemptions Health professions Interviews Industrial diseases Evictions Medical examinations Pilot schemes Personal income Prescriptions Social security benefits Training Rented housing Rents Unemployed people Pathways to work programme Employment and support allowance
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2005-06 to 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk