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Benefit Cap (Report on Abolition) Bill

Require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament on the likely effects of the abolition of the benefit cap, including on levels of absolute and relative poverty, poor mental health, food bank use, borrowing of money from friends and family, evictions from homes and problem debt, and on different groups including women, lone parents and people from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Benefit Cap (Report on Abolition) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 October 2022 by David Linden (Scottish National Party). It is now at first reading in the House of Commons. First reading is the formal introduction, with no debate; the substantive debate comes at second reading.

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 30 Oct 2023.