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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1252

Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill would make it harder for people to claim certain state benefits by introducing new restrictions on who qualifies. The exact restrictions aren't detailed here, but the bill aims to limit benefit entitlement, meaning some people currently receiving payments might lose them or receive less.

Presented by Mr Christopher Chope.
HybridLords2nd reading
Official Ballot · Open Govt

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The people's count45 votes
67% Aye · 3033% No · 15
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Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading24 Jun 2013
  • 2nd reading17 Jan 2014