Debates between Lindsay Hoyle and Deidre Brock during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Employment and Support Allowance Underpayments

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Deidre Brock
Thursday 18th October 2018

(6 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Deputy Speaker
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Order. Can I just say that it is not fair to keep going? I am sure there will be a written question to which there will definitely be an answer.

Deidre Brock Portrait Deidre Brock (Edinburgh North and Leith) (SNP)
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Will the Minister confirm that the money will not come from existing budgets? Will she also make representations to the Chancellor to ensure the extra spending will not impact on additional spending urgently needed in other areas, such as universal credit?