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Proceeding contribution from Lord Harper (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 10 November 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

I was distinguishing between the pension increase, which, as the Government have lately set out, will be 2.5 per cent., which we welcome, and other social security benefits. They have been silent about how much social security benefits might be increased by if they use the same power. I wanted the Minister to lay out the sorts of things that they would take into account. Of course he will not be able to do that today—it will be a matter for the Chancellor—but it would be helpful if he could give some indication of the Government's thinking.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
499 c203 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Poverty Council tax benefits Disability Disability living allowance Childcare Alcoholic drinks Community care Jobseeker's allowance Income support Domestic abuse Drugs Interviews Rehabilitation Employment schemes Medical treatments Pensioners Misuse Lone parents Reform Social security benefits Social security Registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships Travel requirements Sanctions Uprating Birth certificates
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2008-09
Link
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