Debates between Chi Onwurah and Justin Tomlinson during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Debate between Chi Onwurah and Justin Tomlinson
Monday 7th October 2019

(5 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Justin Tomlinson Portrait Justin Tomlinson
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We work all year round with claimants, stakeholders and charities—organisations with real-life experience—to help to improve not only the training but the understanding of all areas of disability and health conditions. We back that with genuine financial support. The Government now spend £55 billion a year, 2.5% of all Government spending and 6% of GDP—a record high, at £9 billion in real terms, to support people with disabilities.

Chi Onwurah Portrait Chi Onwurah (Newcastle upon Tyne Central) (Lab)
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13. How her Department verifies the identity of universal credit claimants who do not have a (a) home, (b) bank account, (c) driving licence and (d) passport.