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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Thomas of Winchester (Liberal Democrat) 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 thank the Minister for that further elucidation. I think that we are back to Dr Pangloss, the Jobcentre Plus advisers, because their role will be very important in this field and the work-related activity that is found for people. All Jobcentre Plus advisers must make themselves clear to claimants. I dare say that an awful lot of claimants, particularly those from ethnic minorities, simply do not understand what is happening to them. Very poor people will be penalised even further and have their benefits reduced. However, we have spent some time on the amendment. I will study what the Minister said. In the mean time, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 29 withdrawn. Amendments 30 to 35 not moved.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
711 c217-8GC 
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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