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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Hollis of Heigham (Labour) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 8 November 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.


Welfare Reform Bill

I think that the noble Lord will also note from comparative research that their replacement earnings benefit, whether you call it JSA, IS or whatever, is a much higher proportion of earnings than is the case in the UK.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
732 c30GC 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disability Disability living allowance Death Cancer Employment Jobseeker's allowance Health Earnings rules Low incomes National insurance contributions Palliative care Social security benefits Welfare tax credits Young people Employment and support allowance Universal credit
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link
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