McFadden says that the government must stop simply paying benefits to claimants.
Pat McFadden, the Minister of Labour and Pensions, has indicated that the government plans to implement reforms in the area of social benefits. To the Labour Party, he said that simply providing financial assistance to those entitled to health and disability benefits is not sufficient, and he emphasized the need to create more employment opportunities for those who are able to work. The government is making new efforts to reform the social system in order to encourage people to return to work.
Exclusive: Work and pensions secretary signals possible reform to welfare as ministers await key reviews Labour must stop “simply writing a cheque” for health and disability benefit claimants and will provide more job support instead, the work and pensions secretary has said. Pat McFadden said the government was preparing to launch a renewed effort at welfare reform with a focus on encouraging more people with health conditions to get into work and off benefits.
