Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jeremy Hunt and Vicky Foxcroft

Tuesday 7th May 2024 Commons Chamber

[Jeremy Hunt]

Could I suggest, if the hon. Member really thinks that inflation falling from 11% to 3.2% is little comfort to her constituents, that she might want to talk to a few more of them, because actually it is the biggest single thing that we can do to deal with cost of living pressures. If she says, “What are we doing to tackle the scourge of low pay?” we have abolished it by raising the national living wage to £11.44 this year alone. For someone working full-time, that will mean an increase in their pay of £1,800.

[Vicky Foxcroft (Lewisham, Deptford) (Lab)]

13. Whether he has taken recent steps with Cabinet colleagues to ensure that people with disabilities can access their child trust fund when they turn 18.