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HANSARDHealth and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) Regulations 2022Those are two fair questions. I will have to write to the noble Baroness to follow through on the specific details that she has asked for. I will certainly write a letter and make…31 Jan 2023HANSARDUniversal Credit: Benefit Cap and Two Child LimitMy Lords, both policies aim to introduce fairness between households claiming benefits and taxpayers who support themselves solely through work. We estimate from published…24 Jan 2023HANSARDUniversal Credit: Benefit Cap and Two Child LimitI am certainly aware of the larger families project. The latest published statistics on households on universal credit show that the majority of families—79%—on universal credit…24 Jan 2023HANSARDUniversal Credit: Benefit Cap and Two Child LimitAbsolutely. There are a number of initiatives on housing, which I am sure the noble Baroness will be aware of. One example is the discretionary housing payment, which can be paid…24 Jan 2023HANSARDUniversal Credit: Benefit Cap and Two Child LimitYes, my noble friend makes an important point. I should say at the outset that the Government firmly believe that, where possible, it is in the best interests of children to be in…24 Jan 2023HANSARDUniversal Credit: Benefit Cap and Two Child LimitMy Lords, first, we are very aware of the fact that some people are finding it particularly difficult at the moment—some very good points have been made about that. One of the…24 Jan 2023HANSARDUniversal Credit: Benefit Cap and Two Child LimitThe noble Baroness makes a good point because we should be aware of the impact, which is why we are working hard on a number of initiatives. As she will know, there are a number…24 Jan 2023HANSARDUniversal Credit: Benefit Cap and Two Child LimitI mentioned childcare costs before and it is important to support parents who have childcare needs. Of course, we have the child benefit but on top of that there are other support…24 Jan 2023HANSARDUniversal Credit: Benefit Cap and Two Child LimitI will need to write to my noble friend about that issue. I am certain that this system allows for payback whenever possible, but I will certainly look into that.24 Jan 2023HANSARDUniversal Credit: Benefit Cap and Two Child LimitThis is another important subject. The child maintenance system supports separated parents to agree their own family-based arrangements where it is possible. Where it is not…24 Jan 2023HANSARDUniversal Credit: Benefit Cap and Two Child LimitI do not have any information to hand on the future of any legislation, but I will certainly follow up with the noble Baroness and let her know whatever I have.24 Jan 2023HANSARDBereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2022That the draft Order laid before the House on 13 October 2022 be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 17 January.24 Jan 2023HANSARDBereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2022My Lords, I start by thanking the Committee for its overall support for and approval of this order. I wholly appreciate that I am very much the messenger here as I am new to the…17 Jan 2023HANSARDBereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2022My Lords, I am pleased to introduce this remedial order, which was laid before the House on 13 October. It will extend the higher rate of bereavement support payment and its…17 Jan 2023HANSARDBereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2022That the Grand Committee do consider the Bereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2022.17 Jan 2023HANSARDBereavement Benefits (Remedial) Order 2022The noble Baroness raises a very fair point. I will speak to the team and see what we can do to write a letter quickly covering all the points, not just that particular point.17 Jan 2023HANSARDFood BanksMy Lords, food banks are independent charitable organisations where local communities come together to support one another. This is a great example of the generosity of spirit…09 Jan 2023HANSARDFood BanksI thank the noble and right reverend Lord for his most kind words. I have clearly taken on an important but sensitive brief. I am well aware of the issue surrounding nurses, as we…09 Jan 2023HANSARDFood BanksSurely that comes down to the fact that there are so many areas where people are not just feeling the pinch but really struggling to feed their families; children are very much…09 Jan 2023HANSARDFood BanksMy noble friend is right and makes the very good point that the better targeting of education for adults and children on how to buy and prepare food helps greatly towards better…09 Jan 2023