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Proceeding contribution from Lord Skelmersdale (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 19 March 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.


Welfare Reform Bill

My Lords, before the noble Lord sits down, although aligning the earnings rules within the limit for the two streams of ESA is welcome, does this not blow a hole in Schedule 1? What else is there to distinguish between the contributory allowance and the income-related allowance?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
690 c1025 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Administration Employment Eligibility Earnings rules Incapacity benefit Medical examinations Medical treatments Pilot schemes Palliative care Mental health Social security benefits Unemployed people Voluntary work Employment and support allowance
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2005-06 to 2006-07
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk