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Debate between Alison McGovern and Wendy Morton
Monday 12th May 2025

(1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alison McGovern Portrait Alison McGovern
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I do agree with my hon. Friend. As we have said in response to a number of questions, our ministerial team know that this Government are about building the homes that we need and ensuring that the jobs in the sector go to people who will really benefit from a career in construction, and I congratulate Kirklees college and all those involved in that pioneering work. Last week I visited the UK Construction Week conference, where George Clarke talked about the fantastic opportunities in construction and the great building businesses. I say well done to everyone in my hon. Friend’s constituency who is pushing this forward.

Wendy Morton Portrait Wendy Morton (Aldridge-Brownhills) (Con)
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12. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of means-testing the winter fuel payment on levels of pensioner poverty.