All 2 Debates between Neil Coyle and David Gauke

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Debate between Neil Coyle and David Gauke
Tuesday 23rd January 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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In my statement to the House on Friday, I set out that I would not be pursuing a judicial review on behalf of the Government in this case, but I also made it very clear that I did not want to say or do anything that would in any way stand in the way of others who may have different routes into a judicial review. I maintain that position.

Neil Coyle Portrait Neil Coyle (Bermondsey and Old Southwark) (Lab)
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10. Whether the Government plan to introduce new legislative proposals on enshrining rights for victims.

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Debate between Neil Coyle and David Gauke
Monday 9th October 2017

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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We are very keen to ensure that the advances system means that people can access funds so that they do not have to visit food banks. In recent months we have seen an increased use of that system, because we have done more to publicise it, and I want to go further on that. I think that is an important part of a system that, when we step back and look at it, is ensuring that more people are able to work and to progress in work, and that should not be forgotten.

Neil Coyle Portrait Neil Coyle (Bermondsey and Old Southwark) (Lab)
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8. What steps his Department are taking to ensure that personal independence payment assessments are undertaken fairly and efficiently.