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Debate between Natascha Engel and Mike Penning
Monday 31st March 2014

(10 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Natascha Engel Portrait Natascha Engel (North East Derbyshire) (Lab)
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We read in The Guardian—it must be true—that the Secretary of State is considering charging for appeals against DWP decisions. If someone has their benefits stopped, with what money are they supposed to pay to get justice?

Mike Penning Portrait Mike Penning
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That is a matter for the Secretary of State for Justice, but we have no plans whatsoever to charge for appeals or tribunals.