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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 28 Oct 2022
Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill

"I am grateful to my hon. Friend for that intervention. It is clear to all of us with any knowledge of domestic abuse that perpetrators use the tool of coercion and financial control in all sorts of forms against victims.

In autumn 2021, the Government commissioned an independent review of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 28 Oct 2022
Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill

"My hon. Friend makes an important point, and I am sure the Minister will, having heard him, address it in summing up.

To return to the use of the banking system as a means of perpetrating abuse, I have worked with a number of banks on this and know that …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 28 Oct 2022
Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill

"I agree wholeheartedly with my hon. Friend.

My hon. Friend the Member for Hastings and Rye has introduced a highly commendable Bill, putting further steps in place to right a wrong that has existed in CMS payments since inception, and providing a further level of protection to some of the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 28 Oct 2022
Child Support Collection (Domestic Abuse) Bill

"May I press on the Minister a point that I raised in my speech? I appreciate that I may be catching him off guard today, but I really think that the Government need to take a strong look at the use of the banking system by others as a means …..."
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Written Question
Employment: Languages
Tuesday 21st June 2022

Asked by: Peter Gibson (Conservative - Darlington)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to provide support into employment that is appropriate to skills and language capabilities for (a) Afghans, (b) Ukranians and (c) Hong Kongers.

Answered by Mims Davies - Shadow Minister (Women)

Jobcentre Plus Work Coaches are trained to consider a person's circumstances and to tailor support according to their individual needs. Staff complete claimant awareness training that covers a wide range of claimant circumstances and have access to information on services and support available in their local area for claimants who have complex needs, including referral to English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) if appropriate. Communications have been delivered to all sites to ensure our staff are aware of any specific support available for those individuals following events in Afghanistan, Ukraine and Hong Kong.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Mar 2022
Cost of Living Increases: Pensioners

"My right hon. Friend rightly points out that many pensioners are indeed working. What does she have to say about how the announced increase in the living wage to £9.50 will benefit pensioners?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Mar 2022
Cost of Living Increases: Pensioners

"I hope that I can stick to the time limit, Mr Deputy Speaker. I know that you will ensure I do.

The global pandemic and the increase in wholesale energy costs have put an enormous strain on household budgets, and I believe that the Government have provided a strong package …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Mar 2022
Cost of Living Increases: Pensioners

"My hon. Friend has had the opportunity to raise the matter of pension credit at the Dispatch Box on several occasions today. What advice can he give Members across the House on engagement with our constituents to raise the profile of that valuable benefit, which opens up the gateway to …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Mar 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"My hon. Friend will know that in February, 9,846 people were claiming universal credit in Darlington. Does he agree that the decision to increase the living wage, extend the work allowance and reduce the taper rate will massively improve the income of people on universal credit?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 21 Mar 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"Almost £4 million of pension credit remains unclaimed in Darlington. What advice can Ministers give to my constituents and others to encourage them to take it up?..."
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