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Proceeding contribution from Anne Begg (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 9 March 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.


Welfare Reform Bill

It is, perhaps, worth putting the record straight on DLA. This afternoon, the impression has been given that there are no checks on people on DLA and that they are just left to languish, but everyone on DLA gets a letter every year saying they must report any changes to their condition.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
524 c956 
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
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk