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


Welfare Reform Bill

One moment, one moment. Let me finish, all right? In reality, therefore, people on the work-related activity group will already have been seen to be able to do some work with some assistance—that is the key—and of course, as has long been the case, those benefits are income-related. It is also important to note that the figure that Macmillan produced today—of 7,000 people losing everything—is not altogether accurate, because—[Interruption.] No, no, because 60% of the people it was talking about will continue to receive some form of support; they will not be losing all their money. We will not be moving those on chemo. We are looking to review the situation under Professor Harrington to see how much further we can go, but the fact is that if someone is not capable of work and is too ill, they will be on the support group.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
529 c879 
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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