(11 years, 8 months ago)
Commons ChamberActually, I do agree. I have reservations about the number of cautions being used. Of course, one has to remember that the current culture of the use of out-of-court settlements dates back to when the last Government were in power, and the use of cautions was much higher three or four years ago than it is today. I am very clear that we have to look again at the way cautions are used, and I have reservations about the way they are used for some serious offences. It is work we are currently doing.
T5. What progress has been made on the Secretary of State’s plans to introduce a greater emphasis on education into the youth custodial estate?
(12 years, 9 months ago)
Commons ChamberWe clearly have had to take a difficult decision on time-limiting, which we have debated extensively in the House. It will apply only to people who have another form of household income or who have savings in the bank. Everyone on ESA is entitled to volunteer for participation in the Work programme, so my advice to the hon. Lady’s constituent would be to discuss his situation with the jobcentre. There is specialist support available for people with health conditions and disabilities.
T9. What progress is being made to encourage people to get the best value for money when buying an annuity?