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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Morgan of Drefelin (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Monday, 14 November 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.


Welfare Reform Bill

My Lords, I listened very carefully to the debate. Will the noble Lord respond to what I thought was the very important point about sending out a message? Many noble Lords talked about the name sending out a message, and the fact that the change should be understood in the right way. Disabled people are very fearful about the changes that are taking place. There is concern that removing the word ““disability”” from the title of the benefit might make it more comfortable for the Government for whatever reasons to abolish it in the future. That sentiment has been voiced in this debate. Will the Minister come back on the point?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
732 c173GC 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disability Disability living allowance Benefits rules Costs Autism Medical examinations Payments Social security benefits Welfare tax credits Working tax credit Reform Work capability assessment Personal independence payment Personal budgets
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk