Proceeding contribution from Baroness Lister of Burtersett (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 12 December 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

My Lords, I rise to support Amendments 1 and 2 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Meacher—who does not appear to be here—as well as in my name. These are not techie, administrative amendments; they are about people’s lives and have particular consequences for the lives of women, who are still the main managers of poverty on a day-to-day basis. At present, the out-of-work benefits, which the universal credit will replace, are paid fortnightly.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 733 c1000
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Council tax benefits Disability Children Disability living allowance Child tax credit Devolved matters Benefits rules Carers Bank services Employment Legislative competence Pension credit Low incomes Parents Pensions Payments Universal credit Wales Social security benefits Scotland Welfare tax credits
Legislation: Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Welfare Reform Bill

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