Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nigel Huddleston and Rishi Sunak

Monday 10th December 2018 Commons Chamber

[Nigel Huddleston (Mid Worcestershire) (Con)]

What support is the Department giving to councils such as Worcestershire trying to improve services through the enhanced use of technology?

[Rishi Sunak]

My hon. Friend’s commitment to using technology and public services is well known to the House and is a passion I share. I was delighted that his council, Worcestershire, was involved in three winning bids to our £7. 5 million local digital innovation fund. I congratulate it and look forward to seeing the fruits of its innovation.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nigel Huddleston and Rishi Sunak

Monday 18th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Rishi Sunak]

This Government are already responding to the pressures in social care, which is why we announced £2 billion in last year’s Budget for local authorities up and down the country. That represents a real-terms increase every year from last year to next year in social care spending, and we are seeing it translate into action on the ground, with a 40% reduction in social care delayed transfers of care just last month.

[Nigel Huddleston (Mid Worcestershire) (Con)]

7. What steps his Department is taking to support the building of new social housing.