Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Justin Tomlinson and Cheryl Gillan

Monday 2nd November 2015 Commons Chamber

[Justin Tomlinson]

The Chancellor said he will set out in the autumn statement what he will do to address the concerns some have raised about the transition from a high welfare, low wage economy to a low welfare, higher wage economy. As it stands today, we spend over £2 billion—a record amount—on supporting the valuable work carers provide in society, and the inter-ministerial meeting this Thursday, in which I will actively participate, will look at further ways in which we can support carers.

[Mrs Cheryl Gillan (Chesham and Amersham) (Con)]

17. What progress he has made on reducing the number of people in long-term unemployment.