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Proceeding contribution from Lord Freud (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 26 October 2011. It occurred during Committee proceeding and Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

My Lords, I cannot write in protections today but I give the assurance that this measure is intended to be a building block for the individual, not a substitute for work. I will think about how we can make that absolutely clear to offer comfort in that regard. I might be able to do that through a formal statement. I want noble Lords to be absolutely clear that this measure is a supportive element. It is not designed to be anything but supportive in allowing the claimant to take key steps to get back into the workplace.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
731 c305GC 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Childcare Carers Costs Academic year Employment Jobseeker's allowance Families Interviews Jobcentre Plus Grandparents Low incomes Pay Part-time employment Lone parents Working hours Universal credit Transport Social security benefits Welfare tax credits Self-employed Employment and support allowance Kinship care
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk