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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

I have just heard the noble Baroness, Lady Hollis, say that 60 per cent are successful. I am grateful to the Minister and to all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate for the support that I have had. Is it the actor Richard Wilson who says, "I don’t believe it!"? After 15 years of bitter experience, I am tempted to say that. However, I look forward with hope—I am not a pessimist—to seeing this working and serving these people well. They have had such a rough time over all these years. I will read what the Minister said. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 55 withdrawn. Amendment 56 not moved. Sitting suspended.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
711 c319GC 
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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