Proceeding contribution from Lord Northbourne (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 7 July 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.
Welfare Reform Bill
I think that I got about three and a half out of five. I accept the argument of the noble Lord, Lord Skelmersdale, about the timing of any report, which is very much for discussion. Turning to the Minister, I would never criticise this Government for not producing enough paper. I am talking about not a whole lot of bumph and stuff on the internet, which the public can read if they only knew it was there. I am suggesting a report to Parliament. Parliament has given the Executive this power and the Executive should have to report to Parliament. They should take the stick if it is not working well and they should gain the credit if it is going well. I leave this thought on the table because I shall withdraw the amendment, although I probably will bring it back in some form on those grounds. But I have yet to read what the noble Lord has said, which was extremely complex, and I shall therefore not try to talk about—
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- 2008-09
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- House of Lords Grand Committee
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- Children Disclosure of information Absent parents Income support Domestic abuse Fathers Maintenance Pilot schemes Protection Parents Parliamentary scrutiny Parental responsibility Social security Social security benefits Registration Vulnerable adults Registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships
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- Welfare Reform Bill 2008-09
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