Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Northern Ireland Office

Oral Answers to Questions

David Morris Excerpts
Wednesday 15th November 2017

(7 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jeremy Corbyn Portrait Jeremy Corbyn
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I am very happy to give the Prime Minister a copy of this letter. I suspect this is not the only letting agency that is sending out that kind of letter.

The Prime Minister might be aware that food bank usage has increased by 30% in areas where universal credit has been rolled out. Three million families are losing an average of £2,500 a year through universal credit. The Child Poverty Action Group estimates more than 1 million will be in poverty due to cuts imposed by universal credit. If those are not reasons enough to pause the roll-out, I do not know what are.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. Mr Morris, calm yourself—behave with restraint. You are seated in a prominent position. Quiet! It would be good for your wellbeing.