Prof Gráinne McKeever
@mckeevergrainne
Law Professor @UlsterUniSchLaw, Joint Editor of @JSocialSecurity Law, former Vice-Chair of @The_SSAC. Tweeting also @UlsterLawClinic. Views here are my own.
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In advance of the parliamentary debates next week on the introduction of a means test for the Winter Fuel Payment, the House of Lords Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has published its report on the regulations and does not pull its punches! 1/
The Lords Committee has asked Department for Work and Pensions what would happen if SSAC's report was adverse, when it can only be published after the regulations have come into force. It seems statements would be laid before Parliament but it is unclear what practical impact they would have. 6/
Barbara spoke to Anna Curran on BBC Radio Ulster today about how a lack of workplace support meant she had no option but to leave employment when caring for her son. This had a major impact on her career, her mental wellbeing and her family's finances. ⬇️ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…