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Proceeding contribution from Maria Miller (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.


Welfare Reform Bill

Obviously we are looking at whether an individual has access to support, not at whether a care home has access to it. I could not make it plainer than to say that we do not intend to remove somebody's ability to get out and about. That is a plain and categorical statement, and the hon. Lady can interpret it as she chooses—I know that I interpret it as a plain and clear statement. Support for disabled individuals should be available in the social care packages that are available on the ground. If that support is not in place, there is no overlapping benefit.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
529 c854 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disability Disability living allowance Care homes Disadvantaged Cancer Chronic illnesses Domestic abuse Medical examinations Low incomes Local government finance Motability scheme Reform Social security benefits Social security Social Fund Personal independence payment
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link
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