Proceeding contribution from Lord Newton of Braintree (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 13 October 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.
Welfare Reform Bill
Perhaps I may intervene briefly. I know that I am upsetting the people who thought that I was their friend but I think that what I have to say is right. If the problem is a shortage of money for discretionary spending by local authorities, tailored to people’s specific circumstances, then we should address that problem. I am sorry to say that in my view the problem cannot be solved through a universal benefit system.
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- 2010-12
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- House of Lords Grand Committee
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- Disability Disability living allowance Childcare Carers Costs Arrears Housing benefit Jobseeker's allowance Income support Housing Health Families Income Learning disability Low incomes Poverty Mortgages Nutrition Lone parents Pregnancy Welfare tax credits Young people Research Consumer prices index Employment and support allowance Universal credit Severe disability premium
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