Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Justin Tomlinson and Robert Neill

Monday 19th October 2020 Commons Chamber

[Justin Tomlinson]

The hon. Gentleman raises an important point. Our forthcoming Green Paper will look specifically at the importance of advocacy in the system, and at increasing it. That need should have been identified at the initial application. If he sends through the details, I will be happy to ensure that the claimant is not lost from the system.

[Sir Robert Neill (Bromley and Chislehurst) (Con)]

  A number of my constituents are receiving letters out of the blue saying that the Child Maintenance Service is writing off unpaid payments as part of a review of historical debt. Will my right hon. Friend tell me the basis for the review, what the criteria are for the cases, how many are involved, and by what means personal advance notice of the changes is being given to the people concerned?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Justin Tomlinson and Robert Neill

Monday 9th March 2020 Commons Chamber

[Justin Tomlinson]

As part of this review we are looking at consistency across DWP work, as well as working with the NHS and hospices to try to have a more consistent and sympathetic approach. Where claimants do struggle to get to jobcentres, there are always opportunities for home visits.

[Sir Robert Neill (Bromley and Chislehurst) (Con)]

8. What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Justice on improving access to employment for ex-offenders.