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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Sherlock (Labour) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 10 November 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

My Lords, I understand that. The fact is that the noble Lord is not trying to make people want to work but telling them that they have to work. The evidence may be complicated. For me, the point of the objective is simple. I do not think that the state should be substituting its judgment for that of a parent of a young child as to when it is better to go out to work. That should be left to the parent.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
732 c104GC 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Childcare Benefits rules Carers Academic year Disasters Housing benefit Employment Jobseeker's allowance Domestic abuse Drugs Flexible working Industrial injuries Medical examinations Pension credit Low incomes Misuse Loans Lone parents Mothers Scotland Social security benefits Rehabilitation Social Fund Welfare tax credits Schools Young people Working hours Wales Work experience Employment and support allowance Universal credit
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk