Housing Benefits (18 to 21-year-olds) Debate
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Justin Tomlinson
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(7 years, 8 months ago)
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Caroline Nokes
The Scottish Government already have a wide range of powers that would enable them to alleviate the proposed changes. Our Government are committed to working with the Scottish Government on a whole range of issues in the DWP portfolio, to make sure that they have the power and the strength to implement those powers.
Justin Tomlinson (North Swindon) (Con)
What are the Government doing to ensure that this policy supports young people who are in work?
Caroline Nokes
My hon. Friend is right to mention young people who are in work. Anybody who is working 16 hours a week or more at the national minimum wage equivalent will be exempt.