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Bill Grant Excerpts
Monday 2nd July 2018

(5 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Bill Grant Portrait Bill Grant (Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock) (Con)
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Will my right hon. Friend confirm that more than eight in 10 claimants are satisfied with their experience of universal credit?

Esther McVey Portrait Ms McVey
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My hon. Friend is right—that is exactly the number. Actually, Patrick from Newport has said that it helped him with fares to get to a job and with the cost of clothing. He said:

“Thanks for all your help. It was really easy dealing with everyone who helped me back into work quickly and helping me buy what I need and travel back and forth.”

That was an example from Wales.