Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 06 Jan 2016
Universal Credit Work Allowance
"It is privilege to contribute to this debate, which I think goes to the heart of this Government’s approach to reform of our society. Universal credit will, I believe, be the critical measure of success for this Government. In the wake of the debate on tax credits, it would be …..."John Glen - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 06 Jan 2016
Universal Credit Work Allowance
"I have been listening carefully to the hon. Lady. She says that it is very important that the full data and the alternatives are exposed. Will she set out the cost implications of going down the route she would prefer, and explain how it would be affordable?..."John Glen - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 5th November 2015
Asked by:
John Glen (Conservative - Salisbury)
Question
to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what methodology his Department uses to model the deadweight assumptions used in assessing the performance of the Work Programme.
Answered by Priti Patel
- Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
The Department’s methodology for calculating the non-intervention level (‘deadweight’) is set out in the National Audit Office’s 2012 report on the Introduction of the Work Programme, in the Detailed Methodology section.
https://www.nao.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/10121701_methodology.pdf
Written Question
Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Asked by:
John Glen (Conservative - Salisbury)
Question
to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, which datasets have been regularly compiled by his Department for (a) 10 years or more and (b) 15 years or more.
Answered by Justin Tomlinson
The information requested is not currently available and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 25 Jun 2015
Child Poverty
"This week, I attended the launch of Scope’s Extra Costs Commission, which is looking at the barriers faced by disabled people in entering the workplace. May I urge my right hon. Friend to do all he can to continue the Government’s strategy to ensure that more disabled people are able …..."John Glen - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 22 Jun 2015
Oral Answers to Questions
"Will the Minister explain the Government’s commitment to training in jobcentres? One concern is that there is inconsistency in decisions made. What commitment will be given during the next five years to the training budget for jobcentre staff?..."John Glen - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 25 Nov 2014
Universal Credit
"The working-age welfare budget increased by 40% in real terms between 1996 and 2009, while long-term unemployment doubled. In 2009, a quarter of the unemployed had been on in-work benefits for nine of the previous 10 years. That was the legacy of the previous Government. What does the Secretary of …..."John Glen - View Speech
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Written Question
Monday 17th November 2014
Asked by:
John Glen (Conservative - Salisbury)
Question
to the Department for Work and Pensions:
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what total amount his Department spent on ministerial travel by (a) the Government Car and Despatch Agency and (b) other car hire in (i) 2007-08, (ii) 2008-09 and (iii) 2009-10.
Answered by Steve Webb
(a) This information has already been published and can be found at:
(i) http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmhansrd/cm080722/wmstext/80722m0008.htm
(ii) http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200809/cmhansrd/cm090716/wmstext/90716m0009.htm
(iii) http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201011/cmhansrd/cm101028/wmstext/101028m0001.htm#10102827000372
(b) This information could only be provided at disproportionate cost.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Oct 2014
Relationships and Children’s Well-being
"It is a pleasure, Mr Hollobone, to serve under your chairmanship. I congratulate my good friend and colleague, my hon. Friend the Member for Congleton (Fiona Bruce) on securing this important debate. The subject needs discussion and careful and considerate handling, but it is right to examine how we nurture …..."John Glen - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 21 Oct 2014
Relationships and Children’s Well-being
"I agree absolutely that we must look at how relationships are formed in the home and recognise that families exist in a wide range of sometimes sad circumstances. We must not be squeamish about being honest about messy situations, but recognise that solid family relationships give children the best platform …..."John Glen - View Speech
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