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Debate between Catherine Fookes and Stephen Timms

Monday 27th October 2025 Commons Chamber

[Sir Stephen Timms]

We certainly do want the system to support people such as Ross. If work-related requirements are missed, the reason for that should be asked for, with seven days allowed for an answer. There should also be a pre-referral check before a sanction referral takes place. If the hon. Gentleman would like to send me the details of what happened in that particular case, I will happily look into it.

[Catherine Fookes (Monmouthshire) (Lab)]

T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.