That particular group is mainly the responsibility of the Department for Children, Schools and Families, with which we obviously work closely. The Bill will not make any difference to people under 18, as its measures are focused at the over-18s, but the hon. Lady makes an important point. It is important that when people reach adulthood, they should be able to make that transition. Individual budgets should be able to help with that.
Welfare Reform Bill
Proceeding contribution from
James Purnell
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 27 January 2009.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Welfare Reform Bill.
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