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HANSARDTopical QuestionsI completely understand those concerns, but that is why we have provided a package of support—now—which is worth more than £850 for everyone receiving a state pension and £1,500…31 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe independent Pensions Regulator has robust powers in place to investigate compliance and issue fines; I urge my hon. Friend’s constituent to report his concerns to it in…31 Oct 2022HANSARDCost of Living Crisis: Support for PensionersI point the hon. Gentleman to our record: absolute pensioner poverty has gone down; real incomes have gone up. This Government are on the side of pensioners.31 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am happy to meet the hon. Lady. I point out, however, that the state pension system corrects some of the historical inequalities of the previous system, producing considerably…31 Oct 2022HANSARDCost of Living Crisis: Support for PensionersI do understand the uncertainty, but we must wait for 17 November. However, the average state pension is £185 a week, which is about double what it was in 2010 when we took over.31 Oct 2022HANSARDWomen’s State Pension Age: Additional SupportA wide range of support is available to those of state pension age and for those on low income who are entitled to pensioner benefits.31 Oct 2022HANSARDPension Credit ClaimantsAs of the latest public data of February 2022 there were 1.38 million pension credit claimants.31 Oct 2022HANSARDCost of Living Crisis: Support for PensionersThis winter more than 8 million pensioner households will receive an increased winter fuel payment; in addition, those eligible for pension credit will receive an extra £650. This…31 Oct 2022HANSARDPension Credit ClaimantsThe hon. Gentleman makes a good point but it is difficult to enrol people automatically on pension credit given the data the Government hold. I am, however, keen to see how…31 Oct 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT8. The Chancellor has provided families across Sevenoaks and Swanley with vital support for their energy bills. However, in the past year the price of heating oil has more than…11 Oct 2022HANSARD Health and Social Care UpdateI welcome the statement today. The majority of GPs—75%—now work part time. That is an understandable choice for them, but we need to be honest about the impact it is having on the…22 Sept 2022HANSARDTributes to Her Late Majesty the QueenIt is a privilege to hear the incredible tributes we have heard today. Her Majesty touched the lives and hearts of everyone in Sevenoaks and Swanley. When I went to sign the book…10 Sept 2022HANSARD UK Energy CostsMy thoughts and prayers, and the thoughts and prayers of everyone in Sevenoaks and Swanley, are with Her Majesty the Queen and the royal family at this time. I warmly welcome…08 Sept 2022HANSARDAssisted DyingIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr McCabe. I thank the hon. Member for Gower (Tonia Antoniazzi) for introducing today’s debate on this most difficult of topics.…04 Jul 2022HANSARDMetropolitan Police ServiceThe Met police has been strip-searching teenage girls and telling women worried about being attacked by police officers to flag down a bus. All the while, sexual violence and rape…29 Jun 2022HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillI am grateful to be given the opportunity to speak in today’s debate. I want to focus particularly on planning and local government. There is much in the Bill to welcome, around…08 Jun 2022HANSARDKickstart Scheme Closure8. What steps she plans to take to support young people into work following the closure of the Kickstart scheme.06 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsT2. Parents across Sevenoaks and Swanley are facing rising childcare costs. I know that there is a huge amount of support available, so can the Secretary of State update the House…06 Jun 2022HANSARDKickstart Scheme ClosureIn Sevenoaks and Swanley, the Kickstart scheme was welcomed with open arms. It is used by many brilliant local employees, including Go-Coach and the Mount Vineyard in Shoreham.…06 Jun 2022HANSARDEconomy UpdateCan my right hon. Friend confirm that, under Labour’s plans, my most vulnerable constituents in Swanley, Westerham and elsewhere will receive £600, while under our plans they will…26 May 2022