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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Afshar (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 25 June 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

I add my support. In some of the letters that I have seen sent to lone parents, the last thing that seems to have been of concern is whether they were able to do waged work. The letters emphatically state that they will lose their benefits unless they present themselves for work. For many single parents and many other women it is not that easy because they do not have easy access to good transport and they do not have the time to do it. When they will be free is very unpredictable. I very much hope that this amendment will be included.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
711 c480GC 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disability Children Disability living allowance Disclosure of information Data protection Benefits rules Employment Jobseeker's allowance Income support Jobcentres Eligibility Drugs Interviews Equipment Jobcentre Plus General practitioners Medical examinations Mental illness Medical treatments Misuse Staff Lone parents Social security Social security benefits Rehabilitation Training Testing Unemployed people Social Security Advisory Committee Employment and support allowance
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk