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Welfare Reform Bill

My Lords, I want to thank the Minister sincerely for a most helpful response to my amendments, in particular the absolute clarification that in no circumstances would a claimant be subject to sanctions, even if they have a reference to some form of medical treatment or psychological therapy within their action plan, and subsequently change their mind for any reason and do not pursue that treatment. It is enormously important to have had that said in this House as a reference for anyone concerned. The other important aspect of the Minister’s response was his clarification that medical treatment refers to all forms of treatment, including—we did not use the word "rehabilitation"—psychological treatment, to which the noble Lord referred, which makes the point. On the basis of those assurances, I am happy to withdraw my amendment. Amendment 14 withdrawn.