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Monday 3rd February 2025

(1 day, 14 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alison McGovern Portrait Alison McGovern
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I regularly meet representatives of the Welsh Government because while we strongly believe in devolution, we know that a partnership between Governments is the best way to protect our children from the terrible consequences of the poverty that the Conservatives left them in.

Kirsty Blackman Portrait Kirsty Blackman (Aberdeen North) (SNP)
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I am pleased that the Minister is updating us with progress. Does she believe the poverty strategy will be announced quickly enough for there to be changes made in, for example, the spring or autumn statements, or are we looking into next year? Please could she give an idea of the timeline?

Alison McGovern Portrait Alison McGovern
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I hope the hon. Lady will understand from the tone of what I said that this matter is urgent and that we are working quickly and will bring forward proposals as soon as we can.

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