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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

It is not categorising someone with a health condition by reference to that condition, but by reference to the impact of it on what they can do—their ability to walk and sit, their dexterity and their cognitive functions. That is the essence of the WCA. Although we currently do not have a breakdown of the WCA outcomes, we are looking to see whether we can obtain that. Ultimately, I would seek to reassure the noble Baroness that these are important issues and they should be taken into account in the processes and protections that are in place. We need to continue to be vigilant and to engage with stakeholders on it so that if the system is not working as it should, we will look to see what can be done to fix it. That is the best way forward on this.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
713 c905-6 
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
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk