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Proceeding contribution from Countess of Mar (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Monday, 22 June 2009. It occurred during Committee proceeding and Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

I heartily support the noble Baroness, Lady Hollis, in her amendment. Income support is not generous. For mothers having to struggle on benefits, the thought of losing benefit is more likely to be a disincentive than an incentive to the join the groups and the steps leading to work. It is very important to encourage rather than to penalise. I should like to say, "Well done to the noble Baroness".

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
711 c345GC 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Staff Disability Childcare Carers Advisory services Childminding Women Employment Jobseeker's allowance Income support Jobcentres Domestic abuse Interviews Income Jobcentre Plus Earnings rules Home education Mental illness Medical treatments Pilot schemes Parents Lone parents Social security benefits Social security Welfare tax credits Schools Special educational needs Training Unemployed people Labour market Employment and support allowance
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2008-09
Link
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