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Proceeding contribution from Lord Smith of Leigh (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 15 October 2007. It occurred during Debate on bill on Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill.

Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill

My Lords, I was not advocating that we should get away from national standards on benefits as, for example, with housing benefit every local authority administers a national scheme. I am sure that we could handle applications for benefits a lot better, more effectively and more efficiently than the sometimes faceless officers of DWP who people have to demean themselves to. I am glad that my noble friend said that the Government will not be deaf to innovation because if that is the case we will get a bid from Wigan.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
695 c625 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Codes of practice Administration Civic dignitaries Employment Health services Licensing Judiciary Health authorities Licensed premises Local government Patients Qualifications Public appointments Property Publicity Primary care trusts Public participation Staff Parish and town councils Local government executive Social security benefits Valuation Valuation Tribunal Service Cinque ports
Legislation
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill 2006-07
Link
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