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Proceeding contribution from Lord Boswell of Aynho (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

My Lords, would it not also be reasonable, in cases of very substantial disasters extending perhaps beyond the compass of a single block of flats—although that would be a serious local tragedy—to look at the Bellwin scheme, which as I understand it is designed to deal not with the initial tranche of costs but with the substantial extra costs that local authorities will face if they are confronted by a major natural or physical disaster?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
732 c138GC 
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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