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Proceeding contribution from Lord Freud (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 14 December 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.


Welfare Reform Bill

I think I can safely say that we are not saying that. We are just saying that we want real proof of a change. The prodigal son must do more than turn up and warm his hands on the fire as the fatted calf is slaughtered. I am saying that he has to take a job and hold it for a minimum of six months.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
733 c1387 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Childcare Benefits rules Carers Cancer Criminal injuries compensation Housing benefit Domestic abuse Exemptions Interviews Landlords Medical treatments Payments Private rented housing Social security benefits Working hours Social rented housing Self-employed Consumer prices index Housing occupancy Shared housing Employment and support allowance Universal credit Severe disability premium
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk