Business of the House

Chris Stephens Excerpts
Thursday 22nd September 2022

(2 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Penny Mordaunt Portrait Penny Mordaunt
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I shall certainly make sure that the Secretary of State for Health hears what the hon. Lady has said. The Government have clearly done some things on this matter, in particular to try to raise awareness and give health advice, but I shall raise it with the relevant Department and ask the new Secretary of State to get in touch with the hon. Lady.

Chris Stephens Portrait Chris Stephens (Glasgow South West) (SNP)
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Another couple of weeks have elapsed, so can I ask the Leader of the House when the Government intend to lay a second remedial order on bereavement support payments for cohabiting couples? Given that the courts decided four years ago that these payments should happen, will that remedial order be laid before recess tomorrow?

Penny Mordaunt Portrait Penny Mordaunt
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I have raised this matter, from memory, with the relevant Department. I will follow that up and make sure that the Department is in touch with the hon. Gentleman’s office.