Report (1st Day)

Part of Welfare Reform Bill – in the House of Lords at 12:15 pm on 22 October 2009.

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Photo of Lord Freud Lord Freud Shadow Minister, Work and Pensions 12:15, 22 October 2009

My Lords, I am somewhat confused by the amendment moved by the noble Baroness, Lady Turner. My understanding is that the "work for your benefit" regime would come into effect for those on the JSA regime. Lone parents will enter the JSA regime when the youngest child is seven, so the amendment seems to be redundant. I would be grateful to learn from the Minister whether my understanding is correct.