Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Glen and Marcus Jones

Tuesday 17th April 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mr Marcus Jones (Nuneaton) (Con)]

We have heard encouraging news today about wages, but what more can Ministers do to help my constituents with the cost of living?

[John Glen]

There are a number of challenges that need to be overcome for the poorest. We have increased the national living wage by 4.4%—to £7.83 an hour—and also the allowance that applies before people pay tax. We have made other changes, such as freezing fuel duty, to ensure we are doing all that we can for the hardest-working people in our communities.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between John Glen and Marcus Jones

Monday 6th June 2016 Commons Chamber

[John Glen (Salisbury) (Con)]

T6. During a glorious bank holiday weekend in Salisbury, the city council hosted an international market as part of the Love Your Local Market campaign. Does he Minister agree that thriving high streets and local markets are good not only for the local economy but for a city’s sense of community?

[Mr Marcus Jones]

I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend on that, and I am delighted to hear about the continental market in Salisbury and his support for Love Your Local Market fortnight, when more than 3,000 events took place across the country. This concept is now in its fifth year; it is the biggest celebration of markets and it is estimated that 1,500 businesses have started up during LYLM fortnight, with many still trading six months later.