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HANSARDDisabled People in WorkThe latest figures released on 17 May show that between the first quarter of 2017 and the second quarter of this year, the number of disabled people in employment increased by 1.3…06 Jun 2022HANSARDDisabled People in WorkMy hon. Friend has a great deal of experience and wisdom here, and he is absolutely right. It is why we are committed to supporting disabled people to remain in work through, in…06 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI congratulate my right hon. Friend on his campaigning zeal and vigour on this issue, which is well placed. I look forward to seeing his charter just as much as I hope that Harlow…06 Jun 2022HANSARD Carer’s AllowanceThe hon. Gentleman will recognise that as the September CPI figure. Yes, I can confirm that the figure is 3.1%. I want to add a point about the personal independence payment. For…30 Mar 2022HANSARD Carer’s AllowanceIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair today, Ms Bardell. I thank the hon. Member for Kingston upon Hull East (Karl Turner) for securing this important debate and for forgoing…30 Mar 2022HANSARD Carer’s AllowanceI will turn to the other detailed points raised in the debate shortly, but like other hon. Members who have spoken, I also want to pay tribute to the millions of unpaid carers in…30 Mar 2022HANSARD Carer’s AllowanceWhich percentage increase?30 Mar 2022HANSARDEnergy Costs for Disabled PeopleThe Treasury recently announced £9.1 billion of support for energy customers, including a bill rebate, a council tax reduction and continuing support for the most vulnerable…30 Mar 2022HANSARD Carer’s AllowanceI am sorry if the hon. Lady thought that that was a useful use of the minutes we have left, when I have plenty more to say. She stops me to insult me rather than letting me talk…30 Mar 2022HANSARDEnergy Costs for Disabled PeopleI assure the hon. Member for Bath (Wera Hobhouse) that I regularly meet many disabled people and disability organisations. I am aware of this issue and the natural anxiety about…30 Mar 2022HANSARD Carer’s AllowanceI am afraid I need to make progress. The hon. Member for Salford and Eccles (Rebecca Long Bailey) argued that we need to increase the rate of carer’s allowance even further to…30 Mar 2022HANSARD Carer’s AllowanceThe hon. Gentleman tempts me down paths that I am afraid I am unable to go down in this debate, but I look forward very much to working with him and others to make that goal a…30 Mar 2022HANSARD British Sign Language BillI entirely endorse the point that my right hon. Friend has just underlined, which was made very clearly by the hon. Member for West Lancashire. It took an enormous amount of hard…18 Mar 2022HANSARD British Sign Language BillMay I again congratulate my new friend, the hon. Member for West Lancashire (Rosie Cooper), on bringing forward this important Bill, and on the commitment and dedication that she…18 Mar 2022HANSARDSupporting People Nearing the End of their LivesThe Government are committed to improving the level of support provided to people who are nearing the end of their lives. The special rules process allows simple and fast access…10 Mar 2022HANSARDDraft Scotland Act 2016 (Social Security) (Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Scotland Act 2016 (Social Security) (Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment) (Amendment) Regulations…07 Mar 2022HANSARDDraft Scotland Act 2016 (Social Security) (Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I am very grateful for the support that the Opposition Front Benchers have shown. They are right to do so, because today’s SI is a technical one, and these arrangements have…07 Mar 2022HANSARDDraft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers' Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2022
Draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I can provide a very brief update. In the context of these regulations, that matter is not included, so it is not directly a matter for the Committee, but I am very much aware of…23 Feb 2022HANSARDDraft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers' Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2022
Draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2022May I first apologise to you, Dr Huq, for omitting your doctorate earlier? That was an unintentional mistake.23 Feb 2022HANSARDDraft Pneumoconiosis etc. (Workers' Compensation) (Payment of Claims) (Amendment) Regulations 2022
Draft Mesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2022It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Huq. Congratulations on joining the Panel of Chairs. Important improvements in health and safety have restricted the use of…23 Feb 2022