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HANSARDUniversal Basic IncomeThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point about the universality of the system, which we all pay into and we all take out of when we need to. That is the contributory…15 Jun 2022HANSARDUniversal Basic IncomeMy apologies, Ms McVey. We need to change jobcentres to help people move on and move up in work, and progress our country to real full employment that involves disabled people and…15 Jun 2022HANSARDUniversal Basic IncomeI will go on to say why universal basic income is not the Labour party’s policy. Basic facts are important. The hon. Member for Lanark and Hamilton East could tell us more about…15 Jun 2022HANSARDUniversal Basic IncomeIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms McVey. I congratulate the hon. Member for Lanark and Hamilton East (Angela Crawley) on securing the debate, which has been good,…15 Jun 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportI do not believe that the Prime Minister has any credibility left, because my constituents tell me that they do not believe what he says. So I want to ask the Prime Minister about…25 May 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportFrom you?25 May 2022HANSARDChild Maintenance Service: ReformIt is a real pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Rees. I begin by thanking the hon. Member for Motherwell and Wishaw (Marion Fellows) for securing this debate. All of us…19 May 2022HANSARDDebate on the AddressIt is an honour to be called in this debate, Madam Deputy Speaker, and a pleasure to follow the right hon. Member for North Thanet (Sir Roger Gale). Although I disagree with him…10 May 2022HANSARDDebate on the AddressI was critical about parliamentary humour before, but we can all aspire to that example; it is truly a miracle that the Prime Minister is still in his job. But that is not the…10 May 2022HANSARDFootball GovernanceThe only thing better than working on this fan-led review of football with the hon. Member for Chatham and Aylesford (Tracey Crouch) is being on the football pitch with her. She…25 Apr 2022HANSARDWorking Tax Credit and Universal Credit: Two-Child LimitWill the Minister give way?21 Apr 2022HANSARDUniversal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance (Work Search and Work Availability Requirements - limitations) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the Universal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance (Work Search and Work Availability Requirements – limitations) (Amendment)…20 Apr 2022HANSARDUniversal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance (Work Search and Work Availability Requirements - limitations) (Amendment) Regulations 2022There are many surveys out there and a lot of information from businesses that say they do not support the Government’s approach for the reasons I mentioned. If the Minister can…20 Apr 2022HANSARDUniversal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance (Work Search and Work Availability Requirements - limitations) (Amendment) Regulations 2022No.20 Apr 2022HANSARDUniversal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance (Work Search and Work Availability Requirements - limitations) (Amendment) Regulations 2022rose —20 Apr 2022HANSARDUniversal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance (Work Search and Work Availability Requirements - limitations) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I thank the Minister for giving way; she is being very generous. There is clearly a disagreement about what the evidence may or may not show about the efficacy of the policy, so…20 Apr 2022HANSARDUniversal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance (Work Search and Work Availability Requirements - limitations) (Amendment) Regulations 2022indicated dissent.20 Apr 2022HANSARDUniversal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance (Work Search and Work Availability Requirements - limitations) (Amendment) Regulations 2022Will the Minister give way?20 Apr 2022HANSARDUniversal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance (Work Search and Work Availability Requirements - limitations) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I will keep it exceedingly snappy and make just two points in closing. First, anecdote is one thing; evidence and analysis about the economy, and about the labour market and how…20 Apr 2022HANSARDSocial MobilitySocial mobility is a laudable aim that everyone in the House agrees with, but this week I was shocked to see Action for Children report that nearly half of children surveyed from…30 Mar 2022