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Iriss hosted a public debate on the subject of welfare reform to mark Learning Disability Week 2013. It was held on Tuesday, 20 August 2013 in Glasgow and was attended by over 50 people. The motion for the debate was: 'Welfare reform will mean that people with learning disabilities will be pushed further into poverty?' The speakers included: Peter Scott (CEO, Enable Scotland); Bill Scott (CEO, Inclusion Scotland); Alex Johnstone MSP; and Andrew McKie (Journalist). Following the debate, Michael McEwan from Able Radio spoke to members of the audience to get their views on the issue. A selection of comments from individuals who attended the debate: Lively. Feel better informed and more convinced than ever that welfare reform is a dangerous, misguided piece of legislation. Good event. Peter and Bill were phenomenal - outlined and argued strongly against the reforms. Massively important issue. Devastating critique of current reform. Emotive issues - difficult but interesting debate. Do consider that people with le