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Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 22 October 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Meacher, for this amendment, which touches on an issue about which she feels passionately and on which she has long pressed the Government. I agree that it is extremely important, when issuing directions to undertake work-related activities, that personal advisers have regard to a customer’s medical condition. That would include taking into account whether the condition is likely to fluctuate and the impact that this may have on the customer’s ability to carry out—

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
713 c903 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Disability living allowance Childcare Consent to medical treatment Jobseeker's allowance Income support Domestic abuse Drugs Interviews Employment schemes Jobcentre Plus Mental illness Medical treatments Low incomes Misuse Lone parents Standards Reform Social security benefits Social security Social Fund State retirement pensions Training Work experience Unemployed people Sanctions Uprating Employment and support allowance
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2008-09
Link
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