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

Welfare Reform Bill

More than 1,000 households in my borough will be affected, as in that of the hon. Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Mark Field). Does the Minister realise the implications of what he is saying? It is easy to score political points, but more than 1,000 children will be taken out of their communities and sent, not necessarily to other parts of London but to other parts of the country. That is happening now, and the Minister is complacent about it. Is he prepared to see the dislocation of whole communities in order to make a political point?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 539 c877
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

Welfare Reform Bill

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