Civil Service Pay
Debate between John McDonnell and Mark Pritchard(1 year, 8 months ago)
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Mark Pritchard (in the Chair)
Indeed, there are a lot of passionate feelings on both sides of this debate.
John McDonnell
There was a flippant remark from the Minister with regard to meeting PCS members. I just remind him that PCS members in my constituency—two Border Control staff—died during the pandemic because of covid. They sacrificed their lives keeping this country safe.
Mark Pritchard (in the Chair)
The Minister can choose to respond or not, because he has concluded his remarks. If he wants to intervene, he can, but it is entirely down to him. The hon. Member who moved the motion can continue for the last minute and then allow me to put the Question, or can talk out her own time, which will mean the Question is not put. She can make that decision. [Interruption.] Order. The right hon. Gentleman should know, as he has been here for a very, very long time. I have been very patient with him.
Mark Pritchard (in the Chair)
Whether or not the right hon. Gentleman thinks he has been here too long is entirely a matter for him. He will come to order, thank you.
Benefit Sanctions
Debate between John McDonnell and Mark Pritchard(1 year, 11 months ago)
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Guy Opperman
No. I have one minute left to address this debate. In November 2018 the Work and Pensions Committee specifically said that the Committee agreed with the Government that the principles of conditionality and sanctions were an important part of the welfare system.
I congratulate the hon. Member for Glasgow South West on securing the debate. The Government have been utterly clear that we are fully supportive of all people who are on benefits.
Mark Pritchard (in the Chair)
Order. The right hon. Gentleman is very experienced in this place and should know better. If the Minister is not giving way, he should not be speaking.
Mark Pritchard (in the Chair)
Order. We are running out of time. Minister, I think the hon. Member for Glasgow South West would like to hear replies to his questions at least.