We have had, and continue to have, those discussions, and I understand the concern. There is a debate, on both sides of the argument, about whether we basically continue with the principle that we should pay people and deal with certain elements of what they receive because they are not capable of doing so themselves, or whether we try to get people to the point where they are capable of managing their own money more and more. I recognise from the hon. Lady's intervention that, on this matter, there is no absolute, but there is at least a debate on both sides, and that is simply where we are at the moment—trying to discuss the issue with those who feel that they would be most affected.
Welfare Reform Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Iain Duncan Smith
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 9 March 2011.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Welfare Reform Bill.
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