"That may be the case in the hon. Lady’s constituency, but there are examples where people are keeping the money as change. I will pay slight tribute to Labour Members, as they were going to stop that in April next year. Fair do’s there. However, that needs to be compared …..." Andrew Bingham - View Speech
"I will not give way, as I have nearly finished and many others are waiting to speak. [Interruption.] I can talk as long as anyone wants, but I am conscious that some Members have been in their places a long time and are waiting to speak.
"Excuse me, but I do not like the word “demonised” any more than I like “punished” or “cleansing”. I do not like the language used by Opposition Members...." Andrew Bingham - View Speech
"I think that “abject failure” is probably a better phrase.
I end by saying that it is wrong for families who work hard to see families on benefit living in houses that are beyond their wildest dreams...." Andrew Bingham - View Speech