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Business of the House

Greg Mulholland Excerpts
Thursday 3rd November 2016

(7 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I trust the hon. Member for Leeds North West (Greg Mulholland) will now impress us with a single sentence inquiry.

Greg Mulholland Portrait Greg Mulholland (Leeds North West) (LD)
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At this time of year, when we remember those who died and their families, it is a national disgrace that there is a group of women who still do not receive any support from the state because after grief they again found love. May we have a debate on this injustice and an announcement from the Government that this will finally change?

David Lidington Portrait Mr Lidington
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The hon. Gentleman may have the chance to obtain an Adjournment debate on this subject, but I will make sure that the relevant Minister in the Department for Work and Pensions writes to him.