Welfare Reform Bill

I thank the noble Lord, Lord Skelmersdale, for raising the important question of the scripts in Jobcentre Plus offices. This is another case where the theory is one thing and the practice another. In my experience, jobcentre offices do not know anything much about benefits. They probably should, and I am very pleased that they will be told that they must tell people what their rights are in this field. I was interested in what the Minister said about Access to Work. I appreciate that it is only for paid employment. It was only as a bridge to paid employment that I was suggesting that it could be extended, but that is perhaps for another day. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. Clause 10 agreed to. Clause 11 [Work-focused interviews]: [Amendments Nos. 60 to 66 not moved.] Clause 11 agreed to. Clause 12 [Work-related activity]: [Amendments Nos. 67 to 72 not moved.]