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Munira Wilson Excerpts
Monday 5th February 2024

(9 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mel Stride Portrait Mel Stride
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I thank my hon. Friend for that question. Those matters are under active consideration.

Munira Wilson Portrait Munira Wilson (Twickenham) (LD)
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T6. Given that the Secretary of State has just said that the continuation of the household support fund after the end of March is up to the Chancellor, and given that, last week, we had the support of all parties in Westminster Hall for the continuation of this vital fund, will he assure the House that the subject is a top priority in his negotiations with the Chancellor?

Mel Stride Portrait Mel Stride
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The specifics of my negotiations with the Treasury remain between me and the Treasury. As I have said, the any of those decisions on the HSF are matters for the Treasury.