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HANSARD Social Security Claimant DeathsWe take the independent reviews, the peer reviews and the findings of coroners incredibly seriously. Where there are lessons to be learned, the Department absolutely looks at how…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Social Security Claimant DeathsThe right hon. Gentleman knows the huge respect I have for him and the respect the Secretary of State has for him. I understand that she has already taken into consideration what…04 Jul 2019HANSARD Social Security Claimant DeathsI thank the hon. Lady for what she said on suicide. Language is important, and she was right to pull me and others across the House up for using that language. She raises a hugely…04 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsMy right hon. Friend is right. By removing the cliff edges, universal credit ensures that work always pays. That was not the case under the previous legacy system. DWP Ministers…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsWith respect, I will not give way to Members who have not been present for any of the contributions to the debate. In terms of supporting victims of domestic abuse, we want staff…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsAs the hon. Gentleman knows, split payments are available. I know the Scottish Government are looking at split payments by default, and that is an area I am looking at very…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsLast year we paid 20 million citizens—more than half of all adults in this country—a huge range of social security entitlements and benefits, from state pension and cold weather…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsThrough our welfare reforms and our reforms to make work pay we have got spending under control while ensuring that we do not trap people on welfare. [Interruption.] Under Labour,…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsI have taken numerous interventions already, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I stress that the point of a debate is actually being here to take part in it. These are the reasons that…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. The hon. Member for Oldham East and Saddleworth has already had an opportunity to contribute to the debate. She has intervened numerous times and,…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsThe number of young people who are unemployed has almost halved since 2010. Female unemployment is at a record high, and wages are growing at their joint fastest rate in a decade.…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsWe are at record levels of employment and, once fully rolled out, universal credit will support another 200,000 people into work and help those already in work to increase hours.…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsI will turn now to some of the points made in the debate. The hon. Member for Wirral South talked about the WASPI women. This Government have introduced transitional arrangements…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsI will come to the points made by the hon. Lady. The hon. Member for Oldham East and Saddleworth raised several points. The Government are spending £55 billion a year on benefits…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsLabour failed to help people into work so that they could provide for their families, with workless households increasing between 1997 and 2010.02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsIt is a pleasure to respond to a vital discussion of how the Department for Work and Pensions supports the 22 million people who rely on our services. We have heard a huge number…02 Jul 2019HANSARDDepartment for Work and PensionsMy hon. Friend has made a very good point. We know that about 20% of people seek help when claiming universal credit. That is why we introduced the Help to Claim service, working…02 Jul 2019HANSARDChild PovertyI recognise the passion with which the hon. Gentleman raises his point, but, in terms of the five-week wait, nobody has to wait for their first payment of universal credit, as…01 Jul 2019HANSARDUniversal Credit: Vulnerable ClaimantsWe take fraud incredibly seriously, and I believe that the matter in question is being investigated. If the hon. Lady has further cases, she can refer them to me or the Minister…01 Jul 2019HANSARDUniversal Credit: Food BanksThere are a range of reasons why people make use of food banks. The key for the DWP is to ensure that welfare claimants are able to access funds in a timely manner. That is why…01 Jul 2019