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Proceeding contribution from Countess of Mar (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 18 June 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

The noble Baroness, Lady Thomas, mentioned horticulture. Perhaps I may also mention the fact that a lot of people with learning difficulties have an extraordinary affinity with animals. Working with animals expands their view and they become more able to work with humans. We should not lose sight of that. In rural set-ups, some farms are very mechanised and difficult for young people, but others have animals, including horses, sheep, pigs and cows. A lot of kennels take on young people as well. You do not need an A-level or a university degree to work with animals. Animals love these people because they seem to understand them. It is a wonderful thing to see and I am fortunate to see it quite often. I support the noble Lord, Lord Rix.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
711 c303GC 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disability Contracts Childcare Benefits rules Age Advisory services Childminding ME/CFS Diagnosis Employment Jobcentres Interviews Jobcentre Plus General practitioners Learning disability Medical examinations Private sector Pensioners Parents Poverty Staff Part-time employment Lone parents Social security Social security benefits Standards Voluntary organisations Training Unemployed people Voluntary work Employment and support allowance
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2008-09
Link
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