A Bill to provide for the introduction of a welfare cash card; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Sir Alec ShelbrookeConservative
26 April 2013
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The Welfare Cash Card Bill would create a new system to deliver some welfare payments through a dedicated cash card. It aims to standardise how benefits are paid and give the government powers to manage and monitor how the money is spent. The exact details and scope would be set out in the bill as it progresses.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons, having had its 1st reading in December 2012; it is in the early stages of passage.
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