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HANSARD“Get Britain Working” White Paper: EmployersI am not entirely sure that the issues the hon. and learned Gentleman raises are completely within my responsibilities. However, DWP colleagues in Northern Ireland work closely…16 Dec 2024HANSARD“Get Britain Working” White Paper: EmployersMy hon. Friend describes exactly why we need a local tailored service: so that all employers can properly engage with jobcentres and work together to find the skilled members of…16 Dec 2024HANSARDBudget 2024: UnemploymentI have just given the OBR’s assessment. It is worth noting that there are still a significant number of vacancies in the economy. We are determined that the Department for Work…16 Dec 2024HANSARDFood BanksI send my congratulations to those receiving that wonderful award in West Dunbartonshire. Well done to them. We will always need some form of crisis support. My worry is not just…19 Nov 2024HANSARDFood BanksIt is, as ever, a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. I thank the hon. Member for Aberdeenshire North and Moray East (Seamus Logan) for bringing this important debate.…19 Nov 2024HANSARDJobcentres: BroxbourneJobcentres serving the Broxbourne constituency and elsewhere will change following the “Get Britain Working” White Paper, which has already been mentioned. This fundamental reform…11 Nov 2024HANSARDPovertyAfter 14 years of Conservative Government, 8 million adults and 4.3 million children were left in poverty. Among other things, £240 million was recently announced in the Budget to…11 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady raises some of the worst aspects of the consequences of 14 years of Conservative Government. We will consider all those issues through the child poverty taskforce.11 Nov 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere have been changes to ensure that referrals are GDPR-compliant, but I will happily discuss this issue with my hon. Friend. The very best jobcentres are closely linked with…11 Nov 2024HANSARDParents Looking for WorkHelping parents to have fulfilling and sustainable work helps our economy and prevents child poverty. As we have mentioned several times, the “Get Britain Working” White Paper…11 Nov 2024HANSARDChild PovertyOne person who has never looked the other way when people were facing poverty in this country is my hon. Friend. Through her innovation, she has ensured that household food…11 Nov 2024HANSARDChild PovertyAs well as putting in place breakfast clubs that mean children are ready to learn, and as well as the fair payment rate—we have discussed that—which will stop families being…11 Nov 2024HANSARDParents Looking for WorkI thank my hon. Friend for bringing this matter to the House, and I pay tribute to all those he has worked with to understand the challenge that we face. He is right that we will…11 Nov 2024HANSARDJobcentres: BroxbourneI thank the Minister for his question— [ Interruption. ] Honestly, I am still getting used to being on this side of the House. The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right that…11 Nov 2024HANSARDPovertyMy hon. Friend mentions the new fair repayment rate, which is another crucial part of the Budget and a downpayment on the action that we will take on poverty. I am fond of an…11 Nov 2024HANSARDFurniture PovertyAs ever, Sir Roger, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairship. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North West Cambridgeshire (Sam Carling) for securing this debate and for…06 Nov 2024HANSARDFurniture PovertyThe hon. Gentleman makes his point very well. Let me respond briefly to questions that Members have raised. I will ask the relevant Minister to write to my hon. Friend the Member…06 Nov 2024HANSARDIncome Tax (Charge)indicated dissent .04 Nov 2024HANSARDCarer’s AllowanceI beg to move an amendment, to leave out from “society” to the end and add: “; believes it is essential that carers are provided with the support they need at the time they need…16 Oct 2024HANSARDCarer’s AllowanceThat is a very good point, and the hon. Gentleman’s experience as a clinician is welcome. The Secretary of State has considerable experience of working with carers, and I will…16 Oct 2024