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Welfare Reform

[As Introduced]
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Welfare Reform changes how the government provides financial support to people who need it. It typically involves stricter eligibility rules, lower payments, or new requirements (like looking for work), aiming to reduce spending and encourage employment.

Presented by James Purnell
supported by Lord McKenzie of Luton.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber

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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading14 Jan 2009
  • 2nd reading27 Jan 2009
  • Committee stage10 Feb 2009
  • Report stage17 Mar 2009
  • 3rd reading17 Mar 2009

Lords

  • 1st reading18 Mar 2009
  • 2nd reading29 Apr 2009
  • Committee stage9 Jun 2009
  • Report stage22 Oct 2009
  • 3rd reading3 Nov 2009
Royal Assent12 Nov 2009