Jobseekers (Back to Work Schemes) Bill — Second Reading

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 4:58 pm on 21 March 2013.

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Photo of Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Labour 4:58, 21 March 2013

The noble Lord is repeating word for word what he said in his introductory speech. Why does he not reply and answer the important questions that have been raised? For example, why did he not ask for his appeal to the Supreme Court to be fast-tracked? Can he not answer the debate instead of repeating what he said at the beginning?