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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Thomas of Winchester (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 9 June 2009. It occurred during Committee proceeding and Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.


Welfare Reform Bill

I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in the debate for their support, especially the noble Baronesses, Lady Afshar and Lady Howe. The noble Lord, Lord Taylor—very aptly named—was fairly supportive. This point relates only to "work for your benefit". I must warn the Committee that I have another amendment that is exactly the same; it is about claimants of ESA and income support and partners of claimants of those on JSA and ESA. I was thinking of someone who is a vegetarian being asked to shadow in an abattoir. Such problems have happened. That is a favourite example of my late friend Earl Russell.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
711 c77GC 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Childcare Benefits rules Jobseeker's allowance Jobcentres Jobcentre Plus Older workers Lone parents New deal schemes Reform Pathways to work programme Social security benefits Social security Training New deal for lone parents
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk