"I am inundated every week by employers who simply cannot get workers. Should we not be seeking to raise the sights of many working people to get another, better-paid job? They are out there...." Desmond Swayne - View Speech
"Spending £6 billion handing an uplift to all recipients of universal credit, irrespective of their circumstances, was never a targeted way of affecting those people who are most in need. That is why it was temporary. When the Secretary of State comes to the longer term, will she consider the …..." Desmond Swayne - View Speech
"Is there any evidence that the financial effects of coronavirus have been less severe on the recipients of legacy benefits than those on universal credit?..." Desmond Swayne - View Speech
"What increment in expenditure has the Treasury provided to my right hon. Friend’s Department since the onset of this coronavirus?..." Desmond Swayne - View Speech
"What metrics has the Minister adopted to ensure that phone calls are dealt with in a timely manner? There are always complaints about people having to ring and ring, but not getting an answer...." Desmond Swayne - View Speech
"If a 16-year-old’s DLA stops before PIP starts, should not the contractor be made liable for the maintenance of that child until the PIP settlement is determined?..." Desmond Swayne - View Speech