Proceeding contribution from Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 20 October 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

As the Minister rightly said, when he was here the noble Lord, Lord Newton, who is a former Secretary of State for Social Services, was not always enthusiastic about what the Government are proposing. Of course he has his surrogate Members, the Liberal Democrats, coming along and walking the tightrope, but it would show some Conservative enthusiasm if Back-Benchers were here to listen to the Minister and perhaps to be persuaded by my noble friend Lady Hollis from time to time.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 731 c146GC
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Disability Carers Costs Housing benefit Housing Multiple occupation Private rented housing Standards Rents Universal credit
Legislation: Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Welfare Reform Bill

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