Welfare Reform Bill

Debate between Baroness Gould of Potternewton and Baroness Morgan of Drefelin

Tuesday 8th November 2011 Grand Committee

[Baroness Morgan of Drefelin]

My Lords, it is incredibly helpful for those of us on the Cross Benches to hear from the Minister what the timetable for the subject matter for debates might be. Can I also point out how difficult it might be for some of us, with the Health and Social Care Bill being in Committee at the same time as the Welfare Reform Bill? I have amendments down for both Bills and it will be difficult. I know that is true for many Peers.

[The Deputy Chairman of Committees]

My Lords, before I call the noble Lord, Lord McKenzie of Luton, can I point out that within this group is government Amendment 72? I have to inform your Lordships that if that amendment is carried, Amendments 73 and 74 will then not be spoken to because of pre-emption.

Clause 51 : Period of entitlement to contributory allowance

Amendment 71M