Proceeding contribution from Lord Freud (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 25 January 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

My Lords, I think I can give that assurance on the basis that we are looking at financial hardship as the key criterion. Clearly the benefit recipient’s other debts form part of that consideration, so they will clearly be considered.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 734 c1059
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Disclosure of information Codes of practice Devolved matters Childcare Appeals Benefits rules Employment Fees and charges Education Domestic abuse Local government Overpayments Mental illness Maintenance Northern Ireland Parents Poverty Lone parents Scotland Social security benefits Social Fund Registration Welfare tax credits Standards Training Wales Telephone services Universal credit Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission
Legislation: Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Welfare Reform Bill

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