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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

It may not be a question of direction, but I would have thought that, in any contract negotiations, if one is trying to ensure that there is full coverage of the support that needs to be available, the Secretary of State, or officials working on her behalf, would want to be clear about precisely what arrangements are being put in place. To be clear, if the Secretary of State’s authority is delegated, she must consent to the subcontract. That is the current arrangement and is absolutely right. The Secretary of State, in agreeing to arrangements with a prime contractor, is entitled to, and should, know the full spread of expertise and support that is available. Surely we would not want it any other way.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
711 c336GC 
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