Welfare Reform Bill
4:00 pm
Kate Bell: We feel that the way in which the progression to work group is being conceptualised is adding complexity to the benefit system. It will consist of some disabled claimants who will be on ESA and, as Fiona said, they will be receiving an additional premium. However, there will also be this group of single parents who will be on jobseeker’s allowance, but without full job search conditions, who will still be subject to sanctions. Although the approach is principled, we think that it will add an extra layer of complexity to an already very complex system.