Welfare Reform and Work Bill. Committee stage sixth sitting (afternoon).

Amendments to Clause 7 negatived on division (5 votes to 10, 3 votes to 10 and 2 votes to 10). Clause 7 agreed to as amended on division (10 votes to 5). Clause 8 discussed with new clause 1 (Report on impact of benefit cap reductions). Amendments to clause 8 negatived on division (5 votes to 10) and one agreed on division (10 votes to 5). New clause withdrawn. Clause 8 agreed to as amended. Clause 9 discussed with new clause (Local Housing Allowance). Clauses 9 and 10, and schedule agreed to on division (9 votes to 2). Written evidence reported to the House.