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

Welfare Reform Bill

Would the Minister like to visit one or two people who I know in my constituency? It is only across the river. They are elderly people with one extra bedroom who have lived where they live all their lives. Their children have moved outside London because they cannot get housing here, but they occasionally visit with the grandchildren. This is just unbelievable—it is genuinely unbelievable that any Government would think of making someone move away from their family home. Will the Minister visit and explain the situation to those elderly people, who are so worried and upset by what has been suggested?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 539 c917
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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