Personal Independence Payment Debate

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Desmond Swayne

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Sky/Fox Update
Tuesday 23rd January 2018

(7 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Esther McVey Portrait Ms McVey
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Again, we have to consider these key practical points. We are actively recruiting hundreds of staff for this at the moment.

Desmond Swayne Portrait Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)
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As for the comments from the United Nations, how do the figures that my right hon. Friend has given compare internationally?

Esther McVey Portrait Ms McVey
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My right hon. Friend raises another good point. The UK is one of the most generous countries in the world when it comes to supporting its disabled people. In the G7, only Germany spends more. We spend what is deemed appropriate and available, which is more than £50 billion. I reiterate that we are one of the most generous countries in the world.

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