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Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 6 October 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for that explanation. I have no particular problem with the term ““award””: it was just the passing reference to the use of vouchers. I took it from the Minister’s reply that it is only in relation to childcare that this is to be developed, and that does not look as though it is the front runner. We will know that soon. The only plea I would make is that if we go down the path of vouchers, we should do so sensitively. The prospect of stigmatising people who access facilities by paying cash or providing a DWP voucher has significant ramifications. It appears from what the Minister says that we will not have to face that in practice. On that basis, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 6 withdrawn. Amendments 7 to 11 not moved. Amendment 12 Moved by

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
730 c369GC 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Council tax benefits Disability Disability living allowance Devolved matters Childcare Council tax Housing benefit Employment Jobseeker's allowance Eligibility Medical examinations Northern Ireland Scotland Social security benefits Wales Voucher schemes Universal credit
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link
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