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Debate between Noah Law and Alison McGovern
Monday 17th March 2025

(7 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alison McGovern Portrait Alison McGovern
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Since we took office, we have published research, reports, data and other bits of information that the Department for Work and Pensions had previously been sitting on. The hon. Lady can rest assured that we monitor employment trends and are keen to ensure that the DWP is far more transparent about data than it has been.

Noah Law Portrait Noah Law (St Austell and Newquay) (Lab)
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T10. My constituent Heidi recently moved off benefits and back into work, only to find she is earning less than when she was on benefits. Meanwhile, my constituent Tyrone is blind, autistic and has cerebral palsy, and, although he is an aspiring DJ, may struggle to find permanent work. What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that we take a balanced approach, supporting those who cannot work with protection, dignity and security while ensuring that those who can go back into work?

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