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Proceeding contribution from Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 9 March 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

Because it does not apply to everybody; it is very patchy. The honest truth is that no award we make should say to people, as has happened too often in the past: ““You are in receipt of a particular benefit and we don't want ever to see you again.”” If the hon. Gentleman is arguing, as I think he is, that it is right to see people, surely we should be arguing that it is right to see them all to ensure that when their condition changes, that is met. That is surely fair both to them and to the taxpayer.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
524 c931 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disability Disability living allowance Care homes Childcare Disadvantaged Cancer Capital rules Housing benefit Employment Eligibility Incapacity benefit Medical examinations Maintenance Low incomes Private rented housing Lone parents Universal credit Reform Social security benefits Social security Social Fund Self-employed Sanctions Uprating Employment and support allowance Personal independence payment
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link
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