Welfare Reform Bill

That is well worth considering, although the tidier minds in the department may not approve of what might turn into a postcode lottery. Although it is a good idea in principle, it needs a lot more work before it becomes a reality. To cut through the Minister’s response to the amendments, can I advise my consultants that the16 hours permitted work rules and the £86 a week IB disregard will be no less generous under the introduction of the ESA, or is that not the case?