Proceeding contribution from Graham Stuart (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 20 July 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Child Poverty Bill.

Child Poverty Bill

The hon. Gentleman is making a powerful speech. May I recommend to him "Empowering Society", which was launched today by the Conservative disability group? Its first key idea is that we need to bring in a single assessment for people with disabilities to enable them to access benefits. These people are often sent from pillar to post under the current system and they often end up compromising for the sake of speed—with a reduction in their benefits. What we need to do is radically change that system so that disabled people can get the support they deserve.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 496 c652-3
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Disability Children Devolved matters Disadvantaged Housing Economic situation Low incomes Poverty Obesity Scotland Social security benefits Standards Voluntary organisations Wales Unemployment Child Poverty Commission
Legislation: Child Poverty Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Child Poverty Bill

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