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Proceeding contribution from Lord Northbourne (Crossbench) 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 do not want to delay the Committee. I am sure there are many people in this room who have more experience of these issues than I do. However, during 16 years chairing the youth department of Toynbee Hall down in Tower Hamlets we came across quite a lot of problems with moneylenders in particular. I strongly support fortnightly payment. Monthly payment will give much more opportunity for unscrupulous traders to profit from budgeters who are perhaps not very experienced.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
730 c431GC 
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
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk