Welfare Reform Bill

I am inclined to support this amendment. First, I like the idea of undertaking, ""personally tailored work related activity"." That is rather similar to what I had in mind when I moved an amendment relating to skilled workers. Quite obviously, if you have special skills, a work-related advisory service is appropriate. Moreover, if the Bill is unamended, particularly Clause 1, a sanction is implied which involves the loss of income support, as has already been pointed out. On later amendments we shall discuss the circumstances in which income support can be removed. The amendment that we are discussing refers to an "entitlement" rather than a sanction. I am in favour of this amendment and I hope that the Minister will respond, if not to this wording, at least to the sentiment behind it. It is well worth considering.