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HANSARDUniversal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance (Work Search and Work Availability Requirements - limitations) (Amendment) Regulations 2022The Minister is being exceptionally generous in giving way. Will she confirm that the DWP’s position, as outlined in the answer to a recent written question, is that jobseekers…20 Apr 2022HANSARDUniversal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance (Work Search and Work Availability Requirements - limitations) (Amendment) Regulations 2022The Minister has confirmed the answer to the written question and that a jobseeker is expected to commute up to three hours per shift. That shift could be on the national minimum…20 Apr 2022HANSARDUniversal Credit and Jobseeker’s Allowance (Work Search and Work Availability Requirements - limitations) (Amendment) Regulations 2022You certainly won’t hear me criticising jobcentre staff. I should probably refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests; I am chair of the Public and…20 Apr 2022HANSARDInnovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform8. What progress his Department has made on reducing red tape since the UK’s departure from the EU.31 Mar 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ5. Over 2 million tonnes of edible food is wasted on farms and in factories every year. Funding was introduced in 2019 to cover the costs of getting food to charities to reach…30 Mar 2022HANSARD Business of the HouseThe Leader of the House has been waxing lyrical about the spring statement, so I refer him to page 31 of the book on it, which shows that the Government intend to spend 3.5 times…24 Mar 2022HANSARDInflationWith rising inflation and a cost of living crisis, a recent YouGov survey of Welsh voters found that 71% felt that their personal financial situation is set to worsen over the…23 Mar 2022HANSARDInflation10. What recent steps the Government have taken to tackle the impact of (a) inflation and (b) increases in the cost of living on households and businesses in Wales.23 Mar 2022HANSARDSanctions: Assets Seizure12. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on seizing the assets of sanctioned Russian oligarchs.22 Mar 2022HANSARDSanctions: Assets SeizureGiven the rushed nature of legislation as the Government play catch up with EU states, for example, there have been reports that further measures will be required to close…22 Mar 2022HANSARD DWP Estate: Office Closures(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if she will make a statement on proposed office closures in the Department’s estate.17 Mar 2022HANSARD Paid Miscarriage LeaveI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Lanark and Hamilton East (Angela Crawley) on securing this debate. I wish we had more time today to discuss this matter, and I pay…17 Mar 2022HANSARD Commission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesI thank the Minister for advanced sight of her statement. Only by acknowledging and understanding institutional inequalities will we be able to effectively tackle them in all…17 Mar 2022HANSARDNet Zero Strategy: Rail ElectrificationGiven the huge impact increasing transport costs are having on the cost of basic foodstuffs and day-to-day living expenses, does the Minister accept the Road Haulage Association’s…17 Mar 2022HANSARDNet Zero Strategy: Rail Electrification17. What assessment he has made of the (a) potential merits of and (b) UK capability for accelerating the decarbonisation of transport.17 Mar 2022HANSARD DWP Estate: Office ClosuresThank you, Mr Speaker, for granting this urgent question. I refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests and my position as chair of the PCS parliamentary…17 Mar 2022HANSARD Paid Miscarriage LeaveThose of us on the SNP Benches often accuse the Government of stealing ideas from their distant cousin, the Liberal party of Australia. Is this not a case where the Liberal party…17 Mar 2022HANSARDCost of Living IncreasesI thank the Minister for that helpful answer. Is it in order for us to report the Department for Work and Pensions to the national minimum wage compliance unit?16 Mar 2022HANSARD In-work PovertyIt will increase in-work poverty. As the hon. Gentleman will know, the Government tried to close half the jobcentres in the city of Glasgow. People there are having to spend more…16 Mar 2022HANSARD In-work PovertyWill the Minister look at the issue of pursuing debts that are over six years old? It seems a nonsense that we still pursue people who have had a debt for longer than that period,…16 Mar 2022