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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am conscious that through the help—the visa schemes—being put forward for Ukrainian citizens and for Afghan resettlement, there is access to public funds. My right hon. Friend…11 Jul 2022HANSARDYoung People: Support into WorkFollowing the success of kickstart, which has seen over 163,000 jobs started by young people, with approximately 30,000 still on that scheme, the DWP youth offer remains in place…11 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady will be aware of the £37 billion package that is going to households, £15 billion of which is being deployed this year. People will already have received some…11 Jul 2022HANSARDYoung People: Support into WorkAs ever, my hon. Friend talks common sense. It is really important that people realise that the heart of our Way to Work campaign is ABC—any job, better job, career. We know that…11 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady refers to the fact that people without recourse to public funds are not eligible for benefits. When people arrive, I accept that they are not going to be eligible…11 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend continues to be a champion for his constituents. He will be aware of aspects of the Way to Work campaign that are different from how they were in the past. Far more…11 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsFar from it; as has been shown yet again, this Conservative Government have stepped up to deal with the cost of living challenge, just as we did through covid, and we will…11 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI think the right hon. Gentleman is referring to an external analyst’s prediction of what might happen with energy prices. Nevertheless, the Government have responded. We…11 Jul 2022HANSARDPoverty Levels: April 2023I expect that the hon. Lady’s constituent is receiving the caring element of universal credit, rather than carer’s allowance specifically, which is a slightly separate approach.…11 Jul 2022HANSARDPoverty Levels: April 2023I would be grateful if the hon. Gentleman would give me the specific source of his statistics, because I believe that statistically, child poverty has actually fallen, something…11 Jul 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAt this moment, I am delighted to have a team who are making sure that the wheels of government keep turning. That is particularly true given that we are the biggest delivery…11 Jul 2022HANSARDPoverty Levels: April 2023It is not usual to project poverty levels in terms of statistics— [ Interruption. ] Does someone want to join in? [ Interruption. ] I just cannot hear. Somebody is talking.…11 Jul 2022HANSARD Social Security (Additional Payments) BillYes, that is the case. I was planning to cover that later. For the record, I will still make that point. Our household support fund administered through local authorities in…22 Jun 2022HANSARD Social Security (Additional Payments) BillMy understanding is that the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, my right hon. Friend the Member for Spelthorne (Kwasi Kwarteng), is aware of that…22 Jun 2022HANSARD Social Security (Additional Payments) BillThe right hon. Gentleman may not be aware that I cannot make any declaration about the rises in benefits; I can only point to our policy in terms of, for example, the triple lock…22 Jun 2022HANSARD Social Security (Additional Payments) BillThe warm home discount is not relevant to the Bill, but I understand the point. It is the policy of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial…22 Jun 2022HANSARD Social Security (Additional Payments) BillNo, I will not. This Government have supported and continue to support those most in need. I am proud of our record of lifting people out of poverty. Anyone listening to…22 Jun 2022HANSARD Social Security (Additional Payments) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. The cost of living challenge facing many families right now is being driven by forces beyond their control. The aftershocks…22 Jun 2022HANSARD Social Security (Additional Payments) BillThe hon. Gentleman is incorrect in saying that money is denied to people. The whole point of receiving an advance is that there is phasing and, instead of receiving 12 payments in…22 Jun 2022HANSARD Social Security (Additional Payments) BillI will not take any further interventions from the hon. Gentleman, because he has already intervened. I am sure that if he wants to contribute to this debate he will have put in…22 Jun 2022