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HANSARDTackling Short-term and Long-term Cost of Living IncreasesIt is an honour to conclude this debate on the Gracious Speech. Understandably, a lot of people have contributed today. I want to take this opportunity to join right hon. and hon.…17 May 2022HANSARDTackling Short-term and Long-term Cost of Living IncreasesThe hon. Gentleman is right to say that food banks are present and providing support in many communities, especially where people are trying to work out the best way to spend…17 May 2022HANSARDTackling Short-term and Long-term Cost of Living IncreasesIn my discussions with the chief statistician, he has said that more people are on the payroll than ever before. That is good news. I am conscious that there are people who are…17 May 2022HANSARDCompleting the Move to Universal Credit by 2024In 2012, Parliament voted to end legacy benefits and replace them with a single modern benefit system, universal credit. The UC system stood up to the challenges of the pandemic…25 Apr 2022HANSARDHousehold Support Fund ExtensionThe economy is in recovery, with a record number of people on the payroll, but we recognise inflationary challenges and that people are concerned about pressures on household…31 Mar 2022HANSARDAnnual Households Below Average Income and Separated Families Statistics 2020-21The Department for Work and Pensions has today published its annual statistics on incomes and living conditions covering 2020-21, the first year of the pandemic. This includes…31 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI said the Opposition; the SNP might be the second Opposition party. The Labour Opposition did support the Bill until it came back from the Lords. There was a lot of support at…21 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs was explained at the time of the emergency legislation, the increase in earnings was a statistical anomaly due to the impacts of covid. That is why the Opposition supported the…21 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI was in my hon. Friend’s constituency on Thursday night and Friday morning, and was at the jobs fair held at the Pleasure Beach, which was a great success, as has already been…21 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThroughout questions my hon. Friends have been setting out the different types of support available for energy bills. I am conscious of what the hon. Lady refers to, and all I can…21 Mar 2022HANSARD Cost of Living Increases: PensionersThe hon. Lady has already made one intervention, and I want to make some progress. The right hon. Member for Leicester South asked about issues relating to state pension…21 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMr Speaker, having got through all the questions in record time today, you are keeping us beyond 3.30 pm, which is very generous of you— [ Laughter. ] Perhaps we are being…21 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady raises an important point. I am confident that my Department and officials will undertake their duties carefully and considerately. I am conscious that there will be…21 Mar 2022HANSARDCost of LivingYes, I have.21 Mar 2022HANSARDCost of LivingThere is a cross-Government effort to tackle the cost of living; that has been ongoing for some time, and was most recently revealed by the Chancellor’s announcement on council…21 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe still have the household support fund, which is available for people to apply to, to get extra support from their local council. I encourage people who are struggling right now…21 Mar 2022HANSARDCost of LivingI agree with my hon. Friend that we should be doing and want to do more on child maintenance. There are a number of reasons why sometimes parents are not so keen on that process.…21 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right to praise the young people in his constituency who have started their careers thanks to kickstart. Way to Work will build on our success in bringing…21 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsOur Homes for Ukraine scheme was formally opened for applications on Friday, with more than 150,000 Britons registering their interest. Ukrainian evacuees coming to this country…21 Mar 2022HANSARDCost of LivingThe Government are providing support worth over £21 billion across this financial year and the next to help families with the cost of living. Through the Department for Work and…21 Mar 2022