Proceeding contribution from Paul Rowen (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 17 March 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

I listened carefully to what the hon. Gentleman said about Jobcentre Plus being good in the early days of a person's unemployment. Does he accept that one of the most retrograde steps in the flexible new deal is that it gives intensive support after 12 months out of work and not at the beginning? That is why the scheme will not work.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 489 c822
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Staff Poverty Disability living allowance Contracts Childcare Benefits rules Department for Work and Pensions Equality Jobseeker's allowance Income support Jobcentres Eligibility Disqualification Domestic abuse Drugs Rehabilitation Private sector Jobcentre Plus Mental illness Low incomes Misuse Lone parents Reform Unemployment Pathways to work programme Social security benefits Scotland Social security Visual impairment Young people Unemployment benefits Work experience Sanctions Welfare to work
Legislation: Welfare Reform Bill 2008-09
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Welfare Reform Bill

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