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Maggie Throup Excerpts
Monday 2nd July 2018

(6 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Maggie Throup Portrait Maggie Throup (Erewash) (Con)
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Will my hon. Friend outline what official support is available to families when one parent is unexpectedly unable to work because of a serious illness such as cancer? Does this support apply to claimants who are employed and self-employed?

Sarah Newton Portrait Sarah Newton
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There is a range of support and no two families are the same. I encourage my hon. Friend to go to her Jobcentre Plus. I am sure that the really able colleagues there will be able to advise on which benefits and types of support are available.