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Viscount Younger of Leckie (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 5 February 2026

Debate

Jobs Market

Contribution

My Lords, I am also a glass-half- full person, but in relation to what the noble Lord has said, there are two major reviews into the welfare system with a link to work. They are due to report later this year—at last—but their recommendations are likely to require primary legislation. There seems to be a perfect storm of inaction or delay, with no decisions expected to be taken on welfare this Parliament. What, then, is actually happening on welfare?

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