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Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (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

The fact that someone has a reading difficulty or cannot read and speak English should be known to Jobcentre Plus because people come in for an interview with their adviser. It is only down the track that we are talking about sanctions. We consider sanctions if someone accessed the system in the first place but did not turn up for a work-focused interview or undertake a mandatory work-related activity. They would follow on from that. A degree of engagement with Jobcentre Plus would already have taken place. Indeed, some of the work-related activity might well be focused on language classes and support for people with literacy needs.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
711 c227-8GC 
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
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk