In view of that and given that the welfare budget is £220 billion, does the right hon. Gentleman believe that it is something that needs a long hard look at? Particularly in a time of austerity, where does he believe the savings can be made within that budget?
Welfare Benefits Up-rating Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Andrew George
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 8 January 2013.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Welfare Benefits Up-rating Bill.
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