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Proceeding contribution from Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (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, can the Minister give an indication of his department’s estimate of the number of people who are suffering from cancer and having treatment who would not go into the support group? What percentage is likely to be outwith the support group?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
690 c1028-9 
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