Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Mims Davies and Damien Moore

Monday 18th December 2023 Commons Chamber

[Mims Davies]

Adults in workless households are seven times more likely to be in poverty than those in working households. That is why our focus is on work. The Scotland Act 2016 gave the Scottish Parliament the powers that have been invoked, including on the child payment, and that is very pleasing for us. The Act transferred those powers for carers and disability benefits, worth £3.3 billion. The hon. Gentleman and his Government can make the decisions that suit their communities. That is the right approach.

[Damien Moore (Southport) (Con)]

9. What steps his Department is taking to help pensioners with the cost of living.