Welfare Reform Bill

The noble Baroness, Lady Thomas, mentioned horticulture. Perhaps I may also mention the fact that a lot of people with learning difficulties have an extraordinary affinity with animals. Working with animals expands their view and they become more able to work with humans. We should not lose sight of that. In rural set-ups, some farms are very mechanised and difficult for young people, but others have animals, including horses, sheep, pigs and cows. A lot of kennels take on young people as well. You do not need an A-level or a university degree to work with animals. Animals love these people because they seem to understand them. It is a wonderful thing to see and I am fortunate to see it quite often. I support the noble Lord, Lord Rix.