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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Thomas of Winchester (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 25 June 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

I thank the Minister for that reply, and particularly thank the noble Baroness, Lady Campbell, for her speech, which was extremely interesting. It was so detailed, and she knew exactly what I was talking about. The noble Lord, Lord Taylor, has broken his duck for today, and I am glad to have given him the chance to do so. I apologise for mixing things up. The Motability scheme would, of course, come into play only when the child is a bit older—I think it is five years old. It would then have high-rate DLA and might be able to have some sort of equipment under the Motability scheme. The lower rate would help a great deal but would not provide any equipment under that scheme. I think that the Minister meant £15 million a year. Is that right?

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
711 c539GC 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disability Children Disability living allowance Disclosure of information Data protection Benefits rules Employment Jobseeker's allowance Income support Jobcentres Eligibility Drugs Interviews Equipment Jobcentre Plus General practitioners Medical examinations Mental illness Medical treatments Misuse Staff Lone parents Social security Social security benefits Rehabilitation Training Testing Unemployed people Social Security Advisory Committee Employment and support allowance
Legislation
Welfare Reform Bill 2008-09
Link
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