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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Hollis of Heigham (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

I understand the dilemma that the Minister faces and that it is not a dilemma of his making, so I have great sympathy with him. Will he expect income to be the council tax benefit, or the council tax benefit minus whatever element the individual may be expected to pay? In other words, are we dealing with gross or net? It could vary by £15 or £20 a week between two different households with similar income in adjacent boroughs, and that will make a lot of difference to their actual outgoings.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
732 c347GC 
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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