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Proceeding contribution from Fiona O'Donnell (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.


Welfare Reform Bill

In that case, I suggest that the hon. Lady holds back her support for the Government until she knows what they are going to do. She spoke to us about the review, but when she looks at the record she will see that she thought it entirely appropriate for disabled people not to play a part in it. The Government ask us to have confidence in this information-gathering review, but its findings will be secret, disabled people will not be part of it and there will be no consultation on it. The hon. Lady thinks those are reasons for us to have confidence. I see Members on the Government Back Benches putting their heads into their hands, and well they may. These are the facts. What is being presented to the House is clearly unacceptable.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
529 c864-5 
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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