The Welfare Benefits Up-rating Act 2013 (c. 16) is an act of Parliament in the United Kingdom which places a limit on a range of Welfare benefits in the United Kingdom.
Provisions It introduced a cap on most working-age benefits, limiting rises to 1% for three years from April 2014, unaffected by inflation. It was enacted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom on 26 March 2013.Department for Work and Pensions summary of Welfare Reform Act 2012 It aims to reduce welfare spending.
Reception The Green Party MP, Caroline Lucas, described it as "cruel and callous". Labour Party MP, Liam Byrne, criticised the legislation saying that "compassionate Conservatism" was no longer believable.
External links Welfare Benefits Up-rating Act 2013 on Parliament.uk
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