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Debate between Jo Platt and Esther McVey
Monday 21st May 2018

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Esther McVey Portrait Ms McVey
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The hon. Lady is right about kinship care and to ask how we can support kinship carers and those children, which is why I was pleased to be able to say that through tax credits we would be maintaining our vital support for kinship carers. I am more than happy to speak to other Ministers to ensure we give those children and families the best support we can.

Jo Platt Portrait Jo Platt (Leigh) (Lab/Co-op)
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9. What assessment her Department has made of the effect of the introduction of universal credit on the ability of victims of domestic violence to claim benefits.