UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 1708
Benefit Sanctions Regime (Entitlement to Automatic Hardship Payments) Bill
[As Introduced]
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This bill would change the rules so that when someone's benefits are cut off as punishment for breaking the conditions of their welfare claim, they would automatically receive emergency hardship payments to help them survive, rather than having to apply and wait for help.
Presented by Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh.
HybridLords1st 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 reading27 Oct 2015
- 2nd reading