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Welfare Cash Card Bill

A Bill to provide for the introduction of a welfare cash card; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Alec ShelbrookeConservative

Last Updated

26 April 2013

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Welfare Cash Card Bill would create a new welfare cash card to deliver welfare payments. It sets out the basic framework for how the card would operate, how it would be issued and managed, and related provisions. The aim is to modernise the way welfare money is paid.

Key Points

Proposes introduction of a welfare cash card to deliver welfare payments.
Establishes the framework for issuing, using, and managing the card.
Includes connected or ancillary provisions to support the scheme.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, sponsored by Sir Alec Shelbrooke.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it advances, it would move to the committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by report and third readings.

Who is affected?

Welfare benefit claimants and recipientsLow-income households and individuals relying on welfare paymentsStaff and agencies that administer welfare payments (e.g., DWP, Jobcentre Plus)Organisations and service providers involved in delivering and operating the welfare card scheme

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Welfare Cash Card

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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