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Proceeding contribution from Lord McAvoy (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 21 November 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.


Welfare Reform Bill

My Lords, I would like to follow the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Skelmersdale, that medical science might come up with a cure, but I am puzzled as to why that is problem. Surely when the facts change, the law would be changed; I do not see any great problem with changing the law.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
732 c317GC 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disability Disability living allowance Child benefit Childcare Housing benefit Housing Families Education Income Industrial injuries Overpayments Prisoners Lone parents Social security benefits Welfare tax credits Training Young people Personal independence payment Universal credit
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link
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