Is it not a bit rich to put the case in that way when under the right hon. Gentleman's Government, who were in power for many years, these aspects were not covered by a benefit? There was no child care benefit or a school meal benefit as such. They were dealt with outside the benefit system, no doubt in a way that he approves of, as I probably do as well, but why suddenly bring these elements into the benefit system?
Welfare Reform Bill (Programme) (No. 2)
Proceeding contribution from
Oliver Heald
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 June 2011.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Welfare Reform Bill (Programme) (No. 2).
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