Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Jesse Norman and John Baron

Tuesday 9th March 2021 Commons Chamber

[Jesse Norman]

In mentioning Bolton, the hon. Lady somehow neglected to mention the £22.9 million-worth of towns funding that Bolton has recently received. I thought that she might kick off with that. The answer that I gave was perfectly clear about the matter: we are bending over backwards to support people. We have leant into this issue as hard as we can and we will continue to do so.

[Mr John Baron (Basildon and Billericay) (Con)]

What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on plans to increase the national living wage.