A Bill to ensure that individuals claiming state benefits are automatically enrolled onto alternative benefits to which they are entitled when a benefit ceases to be applicable; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
15 May 2014
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The Bill would automatically place people who claim state benefits onto other benefits they are entitled to when their current benefit stops being payable. It aims to stop gaps in support by enrolling claimants into alternative benefits without them having to apply again, and covers related measures needed to make automatic transfers work.
Originated in the Commons; first reading in November 2013. It is currently at the second reading stage in the Commons.
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5 Nov 2013
This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.
This Bill was presented to Parliament on 5 November 2013.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
