§ 14. Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans he has to introduce a benefits disregard for local exchange trading schemes. [120951]
§ Angela EagleWe welcome initiatives to improve social inclusion and want to remove unjustified obstacles to greater community participation where that will contribute to our overall welfare to work goals.
LETS schemes can help promote community participation and we are, therefore, carefully considering whether changes are needed to the treatment of credits earned through participation in LETS.