Member of Parliament
Lord Sharma
Member since
20 Aug 2024
Bills sponsored
3
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2
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991
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1
Last spoke
14 Apr 2026
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HANSARD Universal Credit: Managed MigrationUniversal credit is a vital reform that overhauls a legacy system that trapped people out of work; with six different benefits, administered by three different Government…08 Jan 2019HANSARD Universal Credit: Managed MigrationMay I just clarify, if it was not clear yesterday when we had oral questions, that the Government had previously committed to hold a debate on the affirmative regulations in…08 Jan 2019HANSARD Universal Credit: Managed MigrationI have set out our timetable, but my hon. Friend is absolutely right that the legacy benefits system is incredibly complicated. I mentioned that we have £2.4 billion under-claimed…08 Jan 2019HANSARD Universal Credit: Managed MigrationMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right. That is the experience of colleagues on the Government Benches when we talk to people— [ Interruption. ] Well, I would just say to the…08 Jan 2019HANSARDEmployment TrendsLet me first wish you a very happy new year, Mr Speaker. The UK’s employment rate is at a joint record high of 75.7%, and more people are in employment than ever before. Thanks to…07 Jan 2019
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