Welfare Reform Bill

The amendment would entitle participants in a "work for your benefit" programme to payment of jobseeker’s allowance at a rate, fixed in regulations, at the same level as for employees doing similar work. I acknowledge the concerns that have come from the TUC and, at the same time, the sterling work that my noble friend has done over many years with the TUC and trade unions. The noble Lord, Lord Skelmersdale, asked about compliance with the national minimum wage generally. That is outwith my briefing.