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Proceeding contribution from Lord Freud (Conservative) 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

If the noble Lord looks at page 11 of the government response document, it shows that the tripling was clearly driven by a phone-based service. As I said, we are getting that more under control. The 10-year average spend is £30 million, and clearly we are aiming to get back down to more sensible levels through this method, as I said.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
732 c136GC 
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
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