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HANSARDDisabled People: Additional CostsI thank my right hon. Friend for her point, which gives me the opportunity to say that from next Tuesday an additional £300 will be paid in cost of living payments to those who…25 Oct 2023HANSARDDisabled People: Additional CostsIf the hon. Gentleman is concerned about his disabled constituents, I can point him to the household support fund, which is also helping those constituents and their carers. In…25 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Lady for raising that matter. The point regarding the EHRC is that it is an independent and public body, but I do not think that any Member comes to this House to…25 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Lady for her point. In 2021-22, there were 200,000 fewer female pensioners in absolute poverty than in 2009-10, after housing costs. I point the hon. Lady to the…25 Oct 2023HANSARDDWP Estate: Decommissioning of Temporary JobcentresI provided updates on decommissioning temporary jobcentres and expanding our services on 23 March 2021, and expanding our services on 21 October 2021. These statements reaffirmed…13 Sept 2023HANSARDSocial Mobility: Young PeopleI think we can agree on one thing: the hon. Gentleman’s area is a very special one. In the meantime, we have recruited at the DWP 37 progression leads who will work locally with…04 Sept 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Means-tested Benefit ClaimantsThe Government recognise the pressures people are facing and we have acted. We are providing cost of living support worth over £94 billion between 2022 and 2024 to help households…04 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe HSE’s focus has been on raising awareness of RAAC—reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete—through its engagement and stakeholder groups via the public sector, and this was…04 Sept 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Means-tested Benefit ClaimantsI know that the right hon. Gentleman is very interested in this subject, as am I. Again, there is help for households, with the local housing allowance rate being set at the 30th…04 Sept 2023HANSARDSocial Mobility: Young PeopleEvery day, our work coaches help people of all ages and all backgrounds to overcome barriers, build their confidence and move into and progress in work. For young people, we have…04 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Lady for making those points. Child maintenance payments keep about 160,000 children out of poverty each year and are absolutely vital. They play a key role in…04 Sept 2023HANSARDCost of Living: Means-tested Benefit ClaimantsIt is vital that those on low incomes, or indeed those who are keen to work more, see the incentives. In the spring Budget, we announced an ambitious package of measures to…04 Sept 2023HANSARDSocial Mobility: Young PeopleI agree that it is key that young people get the right opportunities to progress, thrive and move into long-term sustainable work. Apprenticeships are crucial in driving growth…04 Sept 2023HANSARDSocial Mobility: Young PeopleI agree and am determined to ensure that everyone, regardless of their background or postcode, can succeed in Bexleyheath and Crayford and beyond. As part of the DWP youth offer,…04 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government recognise the challenges for disabled people and those with health conditions. The £150 disability cost of living payment should be seen as one part of the overall…12 Jul 2023HANSARDPension Credit UptakeI thank my hon. Friend for that point because some people do not come forward. It is in their make-up. We need to help them to be encouraged that they are absolutely entitled to…12 Jul 2023HANSARDPension Credit UptakeI thank the hon. Lady for the work that she does for her constituents. Many MPs use the Help to Claim service or the benefits calculator to assist constituents. I think she will…12 Jul 2023HANSARDPension Credit UptakeSince April last year, we have been running a substantial campaign to raise awareness and increase take-up. There are strong indications that this campaign is working.…12 Jul 2023HANSARDDWP Estate: Decommissioning of Temporary JobcentresJobcentres provide an essential service for those looking for, or wanting to progress in, work. This Department continues its commitment to provide local personalised support for…21 Jun 2023HANSARDMenopause: Workplace SupportI thank the hon. Lady for her point, and I know she has already met Helen Tomlinson. I will take on board the point she makes and take that away.19 Jun 2023