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Lord Evans of Rainow Excerpts
Monday 28th March 2011

(13 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Grayling Portrait Chris Grayling
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It is important to say that we recognise the need to ensure that the universal credit works with self-employment. In the detailed design of the universal credit, we will ensure that it aligns with initiatives such as the new enterprise allowance, but more broadly we will make sure that self-employed people can also benefit from the support that the credit offers. They are a crucial part of our economic future.

Lord Evans of Rainow Portrait Graham Evans (Weaver Vale) (Con)
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How will my hon. Friend ensure that we harness the skills and expertise of business to help unemployed people get their own businesses up and running?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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With reference to Merseyside.