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Ann McKechin

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Monday 26th January 2015

(9 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Esther McVey Portrait Esther McVey
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I will indeed praise that college, and I will praise my hon. Friend as well for all the work that he does in engaging with colleges and bringing businesses to them to support the young people so that they can get jobs.

Ann McKechin Portrait Ann McKechin (Glasgow North) (Lab)
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T7. Dr David Webster of Glasgow university has estimated that about £300 million is withheld in benefit sanctions each year. Is that figure correct?

Esther McVey Portrait Esther McVey
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I apologise: I missed the question. What I do know, however, is that no one has any limits, or targets, or whatever it may be, for benefits or for sanctions. There are no targets for sanctions, and there will be no numbers.

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