Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alison McGovern and Sarah Hall

Monday 1st September 2025 Commons Chamber

[Alison McGovern]

I must remind Conservative Members again that it was their party that introduced universal credit, removing the distinction between out-of-work benefits and in-work benefits. For three quarters of young people who are out of work and on universal credit, our guarantee for young people will make sure that they get a second chance in life, after they were utterly failed during the pandemic by the Conservative party.

[Sarah Hall (Warrington South) (Lab/Co-op)]

11. What steps she is taking to improve data sharing between her Department and local authorities.