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Michael Tomlinson Excerpts
Monday 2nd November 2015

(9 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Justin Tomlinson Portrait Justin Tomlinson
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I thank my hon. Friend for making that very powerful point. To recognise the difference it can make, that factor is one of the key measures within the life chances strategy.

Michael Tomlinson Portrait Michael Tomlinson (Mid Dorset and North Poole) (Con)
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Further to the question about those living in temporary accommodation, does the Minister agree that, in order to get to the root causes of poverty, it is important to tackle not just family breakdown but workless households?

Justin Tomlinson Portrait Justin Tomlinson
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That is why we rightly celebrate the 2 million new private sector jobs that have been created since we came into office. We will continue to deliver a strong economy that will create jobs, which are the best route out of poverty.