Proceeding contribution from Naomi Long (Alliance) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 9 March 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.
Welfare Reform Bill
Another potential benefit of removing the limit on the number of hours that can be worked by claimants—currently about 16—is that employers would be more likely to take on people part-time, such as lone parents, because they would have more flexibility.
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- Proceeding contribution
- Reference
- 524 c1004
- 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
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- View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk
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