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Proceeding contribution from Sheila Gilmore (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 1 February 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.


Welfare Reform Bill

Does not the Government's proposal conflict with what they are trying to do? The Minister says that benefits will not be taken away from those who have nothing, but their measure will take away benefits from, for example, a couple in which one partner is in part-time work. They could be asked to dig into what they have saved for retirement.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
539 c828 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disability living allowance Jobseeker's allowance Income support Pension credit Universal credit Reform Social security benefits Social security Social Fund Welfare tax credits Employment and support allowance Personal independence payment Maternity payments
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk