Proceeding contribution from Liam Byrne (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 29 March 2011. It occurred during Budget debate on Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation.
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation
The Secretary of State put in place a programme to make the cut before he figured out what reform was actually needed. He is under such pressure from disability groups because he is not listening to the voices of disabled people in this country telling him what kind of support they need in order to live full and fulfilling lives. That is because he is locked into a programme that is putting more people on to the dole and sending benefits bills through the roof. He is beginning to fracture the bonds of support between the Government and the people in this country who need extra help. He should not be abolishing DLA; he should be reforming it. He should also start listening to the needs of disabled people.
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- 526 c201-2
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- 2010-12
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- Disability living allowance Alcoholic drinks Business Corporation tax Apprentices Budgets Housing benefit Environment protection Excise duties Fiscal policy Economic situation Economic growth Local government finance Pensions Public expenditure Public sector net cash requirement Social security benefits Small businesses Regulation Taxation Technology Unemployment Budget March 2011
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