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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Grey-Thompson (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 17 January 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

I thank the Minister for his response. It is nice to know that, even for a short time, I might hold a record in your Lordships’ Chamber for tabling the priciest amendments. I also thank the noble Baronesses, who have brought much personal and moving experience to this debate. I apologise to your Lordships; in introducing the amendment, I did not declare that I am a recipient of DLA, although I am fairly unlikely to be on PIP. I realise that to many the social model turns into a philosophical debate but I felt that it was important to raise it again, as—

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
734 c499-500 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Children Disability living allowance Care homes Benefits rules Carers Costs Autism Community care grants Hospitals Finance Expenditure Domestic abuse General practitioners Local government Medical examinations Mental illness Patients Pension credit Prisoners Mobility Social security benefits Social Fund Training Young people UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Crisis loans Employment and support allowance Carer's allowance Work capability assessment Personal independence payment
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk