Proceeding contribution from Lord Grayling (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 June 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill (Programme) (No. 2).

Welfare Reform Bill (Programme) (No. 2)

My hon. Friend makes an important point. Some of my colleagues and I have been in the House for longer than he has—and when the Labour party was in government, I do not recall once being called in to discuss the policy-making process for one part of a piece of primary legislation. I was not asked to go in and discuss education or health options; the decisions were always just made. What is different is that we have extended the hand of involvement to the Opposition and said, ““Please come and be part of the decision-making process.””

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 529 c532
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Childcare Deductions Capital rules Housing benefit Free school meals Overpayments Pension credit Low incomes Pay Universal credit Reform Social security benefits Social security Welfare tax credits Self-employed
Legislation: Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Welfare Reform Bill (Programme) (No. 2)

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