"I want to concentrate my comments on local government and, in particular, housing, although I appreciate that Monday is the allocated day for that.
This Government’s housing stimulus fails to recognise that the economy in the regions is not just stalling but in recession, and that rebalancing the economy is …..." Graham P Jones - View Speech
"Could the Minister expand on people who have SERPS that sit with private pension companies? What will happen to those pensions? He says that some who have opted out into SERPS may not qualify for the single tier. How will he explain to people the relationship between those with SERPS …..." Graham P Jones - View Speech
"I am grateful to the Minister, who is up to date on the matter. Baxenden, of course, has a weak signal from the Winter Hill transmitter, which has been identified by his Department as one of those that will be most adversely affected by the 4G roll-out. That will affect …..." Graham P Jones - View Speech
"2. Whether his plans for universal credit will ensure that people are better off in work after payment of child care costs...." Graham P Jones - View Speech
"Will the Secretary of State ensure that parents who work more than 16 hours a week will continue to get child care support to allow them to continue in work?..." Graham P Jones - View Speech
"Can the Secretary of State give an estimate as to how many parents with young children will return to work under his universal credit, and can he explain the incentives?..." Graham P Jones - View Speech