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Debate between Ian Swales and Stephen Metcalfe
Monday 31st March 2014

(10 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ian Swales Portrait Ian Swales (Redcar) (LD)
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7. What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the benefit cap.

Stephen Metcalfe Portrait Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (Con)
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12. What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the benefit cap.

Iain Duncan Smith Portrait The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Mr Iain Duncan Smith)
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The benefit cap is working. The latest statistics show that 39% of those who are no longer subject to the cap have since moved into work. We will evaluate the policy thoroughly, and expect to publish the findings in the autumn.

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