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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Jul 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"9. What steps the Government are taking to increase pensioners’ incomes. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Jul 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"I thank the Minister for that answer, but 3,440 households in my constituency will lose their free TV licence as a result of the BBC’s recent decision. Can he assure my constituents that pensioners with increased costs will be at the forefront of the Department’s decision making during the comprehensive …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Jul 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"T8. Will the Minister provide an update on the Department’s work to help people who are out of employment back into work, particularly in the Black Country and, more specifically, in my constituency of Walsall North?..."
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Written Question
Universal Credit
Wednesday 19th June 2019

Asked by: Eddie Hughes (Conservative - Walsall North)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of (a) increased data sharing with social landlords and (b) other enhancements of the Trusted Partner Status programme with housing associations.

Answered by Will Quince

The Department is continuing to consider how they can develop its Trusted Partner Status programme. This requires careful consideration and evaluation surrounding how we manage data security, whilst realising the advantages that data sharing with partner organisations brings to our claimants.

We are working with a wide and diverse range of stakeholders to design any future processes.

Written Question
Natural Gas: Safety
Monday 18th February 2019

Asked by: Eddie Hughes (Conservative - Walsall North)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when the Annual Report of the Cross Government Group on Gas Safety and Carbon Monoxide will be published on the HSE website.

Answered by Sarah Newton

HSE aims to publish the Annual Report of the Cross Government Group on Gas Safety and Carbon Monoxide on its website by the end of March 2019.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 07 Jan 2019
Oral Answers to Questions

"Can the Minister reassure my constituents who have heard claims that some housing associations are refusing to accept tenants in receipt of universal credit by giving an assurance that the Government will make sure this is never the case?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 05 Nov 2018
Universal Credit

"Universal credit came to Willenhall two weeks ago. Of the 157 cases we have had so far, only three are awaiting processing for payment. Can the Secretary of State explain why it seems to be going so smoothly, given that Opposition Members assure us it is a disaster?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 17 Oct 2018
Universal Credit

"Universal credit is actually coming to Willenhall in my constituency today. What advice would my hon. Friend give to my constituents? Should they be scared by the scaremongering that they have heard from Opposition Members, or encouraged that they will be helped back into work?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 15 Oct 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"T2. The roll-out of universal credit will come to Willenhall in my constituency on Wednesday. Will the Minister join me in endorsing the work of Walsall Housing Group and its Rent First programme, which is helping tenants to prepare for that transition?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 04 Jun 2018
Personal Independence Payments

"PIP is of course a valuable benefit payment, but will my right hon. Friend confirm that the Government are working to ensure that a further 1 million disabled people end up in work?..."
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