Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Michael Moore and David Cairns

Wednesday 27th October 2010 Commons Chamber

[Michael Moore]

What matters is for us to have a welfare system that supports those in need, helps them to get back into work, and, when they get back into work, makes work pay. All too rarely have the existing arrangements met those tests. We are determined to support those in need on an ongoing basis, and to ensure that the system is fair to those who need it and fair to those who pay for it.

[David Cairns (Inverclyde) (Lab)]

3. What recent discussions he has had with representatives of the broadcasting industry in Scotland on the Government’s plans for local television networks.