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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Turner of Camden (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 15 June 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

I am inclined to support this amendment. First, I like the idea of undertaking, ""personally tailored work related activity"." That is rather similar to what I had in mind when I moved an amendment relating to skilled workers. Quite obviously, if you have special skills, a work-related advisory service is appropriate. Moreover, if the Bill is unamended, particularly Clause 1, a sanction is implied which involves the loss of income support, as has already been pointed out. On later amendments we shall discuss the circumstances in which income support can be removed. The amendment that we are discussing refers to an "entitlement" rather than a sanction. I am in favour of this amendment and I hope that the Minister will respond, if not to this wording, at least to the sentiment behind it. It is well worth considering.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
711 c212GC 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disability Children Disability living allowance Contracts Benefits rules Carers Age Advisory services Autism Fraud Employment Jobseeker's allowance Income support Jobcentres Expenditure Exemptions Interviews Ethnic groups Jobcentre Plus Learning disability Offenders Mental illness Pilot schemes Recruitment Staff Minority groups Postal services Lone parents Social security Social security benefits Vulnerable adults Training Research Rural areas Unemployment Unemployed people Voluntary work Literacy New deal schemes Labour market Polygamy Employment and support allowance Community orders
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2008-09
Link
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