Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) 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

There is a difference between "expects" in terms of "is required to" and "may". We are simply providing flexibility. If we followed the noble Lord’s prescription, the Secretary of State would be at risk of having to contract out, which I think would run contrary to what most noble Lords who have expressed a view on the matter would want.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 711 c333-4GC
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: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Welfare Reform Bill

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