Welfare Reform Bill

Despite the fact that the noble Baroness, Lady Meacher, has decided to not to move the amendment, and even though it has been partially spoken to, it is perfectly within my rights, since it is on the Marshalled List, to move it. I would not be taking this action if I had not been passed the most disturbing letter. Since we are now talking about the reason for directions, it is important that I refer to it.