Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Connor Rand and Andrew Western

Monday 9th March 2026 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Western]

The hon. Lady will be aware that the Conservatives created this system. On her specific question about what we are doing to restrict access to the benefits system by foreign nationals, she will also be aware that the Home Secretary has brought forward proposals to extend the period before somebody can achieve settlement from five to 10 years, and there is a consultation under way to move that point from the point of settlement to the point of citizenship. However, if it is the Conservatives’ position to suggest that somebody who has worked here for decades, contributed to the system and made a positive contribution to this country should have absolutely no access to support, we have a fundamentally different point of view.

[Mr Connor Rand (Altrincham and Sale West) (Lab)]

5. What steps he is taking to support young people into employment, education or training.