Welfare Reform
The bill has been introduced. Next comes the main debate and vote on its big idea.
Official title: Welfare Reform Bill
- 1Introduced1st reading
- 2Main debate2nd reading
- 3Detailed checksCommittee
- 4ChangesReport stage
- 5Final vote3rd reading
- 6Other houseLords or Commons
- 7Becomes lawRoyal Assent
Next sitting: 29 Jan 2027 (2nd reading in the Commons).
Put forward by David Simmonds.
Votes so far
No Commons votes on this bill in the last 12 months.
Full timeline
| Date | Stage | House |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | 1st reading | Commons |
| 29 Jan 2027 | 2nd reading | Commons |
In the bill’s own words: A Bill to make provision to restrict eligibility for the Personal Independence Payment for those with certain mental health conditions; to require that assessments for certain welfare benefits are conducted face to face; to make provision to restrict the eligibility of persons who are not British citizens to claim welfare benefits; to make provision about fit notes in connection with welfare benefits; to provide for a two child limit on the child element of universal credit; and for connected purposes.
Source: Parliament Bills API · Commons votes from the Commons Votes API.