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Christine Jardine Excerpts
Monday 18th March 2019

(5 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Amber Rudd Portrait Amber Rudd
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It sounds to me like the hon. Lady’s constituent should have had a home visit, but I hope that the hon. Lady will have received the email I sent out inviting Members of Parliament to an open hour that I am having tomorrow so that they can bring any individual cases. Sometimes it is best to have a one-to-one over individual cases, rather than deal with them on the Floor of the House.

Christine Jardine Portrait Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West) (LD)
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I would like to press the Secretary of State further on the assurances she gave to the Opposition Front Benchers. As part of the review, will she be prepared to ensure that the original wording is reinstated so that claimants are not left without benefits while appeals are pending?

Amber Rudd Portrait Amber Rudd
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I am always willing to look at new ideas on how to improve the offer we have, and I will certainly take a look at what the hon. Lady sends to me.