All 1 Debates between Frank Roy and Anne McGuire

Welfare Reform Bill

Debate between Frank Roy and Anne McGuire
Wednesday 1st February 2012

(12 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Frank Roy Portrait Mr Frank Roy
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Will my right hon. Friend give way?

Anne McGuire Portrait Mrs McGuire
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Since the Minister did not afford my hon. Friend much opportunity, I will give way to him.

Frank Roy Portrait Mr Roy
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I thank my right hon. Friend. What would she say to the 55-year-old man I met on Saturday, who has lived in his council house with his parents for 43 years and is now on benefit? He was genuinely frightened about the proposals being put forward. What can we say to that particular gentleman?