Welfare Reform Bill

My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for that response, particularly on that last point. For my money, I cannot see why the Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission could not be tasked—maybe not annually, but certainly frequently—with doing the MIS research. However, if this is a useful and important measure that informs the debate, why should we have to rely on the generosity of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and its researchers? This is an important part of public policy. I know that the Government are looking at all of these areas carefully; I am satisfied of that. This sounds like a threat—I am determined to stay best friends with the Minister so I will not threaten him—but if we tabled an amendment at Report that that research should be part of the commission's work, I think that he would lose if he tried to oppose it. I hope that he will reflect on that. I am determined to get to Clause 136, when we may return to this, but I am very grateful to colleagues. We have had a good debate. Adequacy is a broad point which will always be with us. I am satisfied that we have a sensible discussion on the issue and I am happy to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 30A withdrawn. Amendment 30B not moved. Clause 8 agreed. Clause 9: Standard allowance Clause 9: Standard allowance Amendment 30BA not moved. Clause 9 agreed. Clause 10: Responsibility for children and young persons Amendment 30BAA Clause 10: Responsibility for children and young persons Amendment 30BAA Moved by