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Proceeding contribution from Lord Patel (Crossbench) 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

Earlier the question was asked if we could have a definition of ““terminally ill””. I do not think there is one. This definition that you will die within six months applies where the allowance is available. But as I tried to point out in my presentation, you might be terminally ill and not die within six months. Although you might be pretty sick and even near to death, you would not qualify for the allowance.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
732 c41GC 
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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