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Proceeding contribution from Eilidh Whiteford (Scottish National Party) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 9 March 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.


Welfare Reform Bill

As someone who represents a constituency that was part of the work capability assessment pilot, one of the biggest concerns was that the evidence of someone's GP or consultant was not taken seriously by the medical assessors. Will the hon. Lady comment on that?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
524 c991 
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