UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 0144
Welfare Reform Act 2007
[As Introduced]
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The Welfare Reform Act 2007 changed how the UK welfare system works by placing more emphasis on helping people find employment rather than just providing longterm benefits. It introduced new requirements for people receiving benefits and created support programs to help them train and get jobs.
Presented by Mr John Hutton
supported by Lord McKenzie of Luton.
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 reading4 Jul 2006
- 2nd reading24 Jul 2006
- Committee stage17 Oct 2006
- 1st reading16 Nov 2006
- 2nd reading16 Nov 2006
- Committee stage28 Nov 2006
- Report stage9 Jan 2007
- 3rd reading9 Jan 2007
Lords
- 1st reading10 Jan 2007
- 2nd reading29 Jan 2007
- Committee stage20 Feb 2007
- Report stage19 Mar 2007
- 3rd reading27 Mar 2007
Royal Assent3 May 2007