Proceeding contribution from Diane Abbott (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 10 November 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Welfare Reform Bill.

Welfare Reform Bill

I respect the hon. Gentleman and his party's position on no sanctions of any kind. However, is not the case against sanctions for women with children under five that such sanctions affect not only the adult, who is arguably conscious of making their own decisions, but children who are already living on the breadline? Those are the people whom my hon. Friends on the Treasury Bench want to sanction.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 499 c183
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Poverty Council tax benefits Disability Disability living allowance Childcare Alcoholic drinks Community care Jobseeker's allowance Income support Domestic abuse Drugs Interviews Rehabilitation Employment schemes Medical treatments Pensioners Misuse Lone parents Reform Social security benefits Social security Registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships Travel requirements Sanctions Uprating Birth certificates
Legislation: Welfare Reform Bill 2008-09
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Welfare Reform Bill

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