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Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 19 May 2011. It occurred during Debates on delegated legislation on Employment and Support Allowance (Work-Related Activity) Regulations 2011.


Employment and Support Allowance (Work-Related Activity) Regulations 2011

I understand what the noble Lord has said about the category in which you end up. I accept that the evidence base is being built, but to a certain extent it is determined by clear objective factors such as whether you have been on IB or are on ESA, but also by the prognosis that the health professional has made at the WCA, which is much more subjective. A lot could hang on that decision—for example, whether the relevant period is three months or a bit longer. What is our experience of the ability of healthcare professionals to make those fine judgments?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
727 c1574 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Jobseeker's allowance Jobcentre Plus Incapacity benefit Medical examinations Mental illness Payments Prisoners Lone parents Social security benefits Training Self-employed Employment and support allowance
Legislation
Employment and Support Allowance (Work-related Activity) Regulations 2011
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk