Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Work and Pensions

Oral Answers to Questions

David Hanson Excerpts
Monday 5th February 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Kit Malthouse Portrait Kit Malthouse
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As the hon. Gentleman knows, the freeze was enacted in primary legislation, and we would need a vote of the whole House to change it. I am afraid that it forms part of a general suite of welfare reforms that have driven an enormous number of people into work and out of poverty.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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A short sentence from the voice of Delyn.

David Hanson Portrait David Hanson
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Will a Minister look at how universal credit is paid into credit unions? My local credit union is raising real concerns about the DWP’s efficiency and organisation in doing so.

Guy Opperman Portrait Guy Opperman
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I am happy to take representations from the right hon. Gentleman, and I will look at that point with my colleagues who handle universal credit.