Budget Changes Debate

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European Council
Monday 21st March 2016

(8 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Bob Blackman Portrait Bob Blackman (Harrow East) (Con)
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Does my hon. Friend agree that the best way to reduce the welfare bill is to create more jobs and to give people the opportunity to have the dignity of earning their own living, rather than being stuck in a life on benefits?

David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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My hon. Friend is absolutely right, and that is why all of us in the House should be delighted that we have record numbers of people in work.

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