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Q&A: Welfare Bill flashpoints

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The government's flagship , applying to England, Scotland and Wales, looks set to "ping pong" between the Lords and Commons. Peers have inflicted a series of defeats but the government says it will use parliamentary rules on "financial privilege" to get it through. Here's a guide to the main flashpoints:

CHARGES FOR CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY

OVERALL BENEFIT CAP

EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT ALLOWANCE

UNIVERSAL CREDIT - SPARE ROOM PENALTY

UNIVERSAL CREDIT - DISABILITY ADDITIONS

DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE

WHAT IS THE WELFARE REFORM BILL?

HAS THE GOVERNMENT MADE ANY CONCESSIONS?

WHO IS OPPOSING IT?

WILL IT GET THROUGH?