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Proceeding contribution from Lord Freud (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 17 January 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

My Lords, I do not want to debate where alternative cuts would be found by the Opposition if they were in government and needing to balance the budget. All I can tell you is that the effect of the amendments that the Opposition have supported comes to that figure. It is amazing how, given an amendment here and an amendment there, pretty soon you are talking serious billions. I am afraid that this is another amendment which involves a serious amount of money and, for that reason, it is not acceptable to the Government. I urge the noble Baroness to withdraw her amendment.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
734 c528 
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
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