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Debate between Lord Sharma and Rosena Allin-Khan
Monday 13th May 2019

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Sharma Portrait Alok Sharma
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I welcome the fact that the hon. Gentleman has, in turn, welcomed what the Secretary of State has announced—it has absolutely been the right thing to do. Sanctions are not put forward indiscriminately; a very clear procedure takes place, and right now less than 3% of those who are on universal credit and under conditionality are getting a sanction. The average sanction rate is 31 days.

Rosena Allin-Khan Portrait Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (Tooting) (Lab)
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11. What steps her Department is taking to support people with disabilities in employment.