Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Iain Duncan Smith and Baroness Clark of Kilwinning

Monday 23rd April 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Duncan Smith]

Nice try, but the hon. Gentleman has got it wrong. Emma Harrison had nothing to do with the programme. Louise Casey has always been heading it up. I understand why he wants to elide the issues, but it is not true. Emma Harrison heads an organisation and was asked to give some advice, I understand, to 10 Downing street on other issues to do with families, but she has not controlled this issue at all. I hope the hon. Gentleman will try again some other time.

[Katy Clark (North Ayrshire and Arran) (Lab)]

11. How many blind people had their contributory employment and support allowance withdrawn in the last month for which figures are available.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Iain Duncan Smith and Baroness Clark of Kilwinning

Monday 23rd January 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Duncan Smith]

I absolutely agree with my right hon. Friend. It is remarkable that there is overwhelming support. Yes, he is right about making sure that we get the transition right, but the principle behind this and its application are vital. I simply cannot understand why the Opposition snigger and wriggle on this issue, failing to do what is right, and failing to do what is proper or to face up to their responsibilities.

[Katy Clark (North Ayrshire and Arran) (Lab)]

T7. The disability advocacy group Black Triangle has said that 11 disabled people have committed suicide in circumstances in which the coroner said that it was as a result of assessments as part of the work capability assessment. Is that figure right? Can the Minister advise whether he has looked into what legal liability the Government may have and, in particular, whether there is exposure under the corporate manslaughter legislation?