Debates between Iain Duncan Smith and Rishi Sunak during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between Iain Duncan Smith and Rishi Sunak
Thursday 9th July 2015

(9 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Iain Duncan Smith Portrait Mr Duncan Smith
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We have presented today a package for working people that will incentivise those who can work to go back to work and work the hours they need to improve themselves and their families. My hon. Friend is absolutely correct. This is exactly the drive the Government are making.

Rishi Sunak Portrait Rishi Sunak
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Will the Secretary of State confirm that when he first entered office, we were spending more on working-age welfare than on education? If so, is that not evidence that our welfare system is unsustainable and needs sensible and fair reform?

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