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Proceeding contribution from Lord Freud (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 10 October 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.


Welfare Reform Bill

My Lords, I withdraw my previous reluctance to provide a figure. In much less time than I thought, I am now in a position to let noble Lords know that if we removed the cap limit entirely, the cost would be £500 million per annum.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
730 c408GC 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Capital rules Jobseeker's allowance Eligibility Income Individual savings accounts Personal savings Low incomes Payments Property transfer Property Maternity benefits Social security benefits Welfare tax credits Employment and support allowance Universal credit
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link
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