Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Glen and Marcus Jones

Tuesday 17th April 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Marcus Jones (Nuneaton) (Con)]

We have heard encouraging news today about wages, but what more can Ministers do to help my constituents with the cost of living?

[John Glen]

There are a number of challenges that need to be overcome for the poorest. We have increased the national living wage by 4.4%—to £7.83 an hour—and also the allowance that applies before people pay tax. We have made other changes, such as freezing fuel duty, to ensure we are doing all that we can for the hardest-working people in our communities.