Welfare Reform Bill

Debate between Anne McGuire and Frank Roy
Wednesday 1st February 2012

(13 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Frank Roy Portrait Mr Frank Roy
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Will my right hon. Friend give way?

Anne McGuire Portrait Mrs McGuire
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Since the Minister did not afford my hon. Friend much opportunity, I will give way to him.

Frank Roy Portrait Mr Roy
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I thank my right hon. Friend. What would she say to the 55-year-old man I met on Saturday, who has lived in his council house with his parents for 43 years and is now on benefit? He was genuinely frightened about the proposals being put forward. What can we say to that particular gentleman?