Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Patricia Gibson and Lisa Nandy

Monday 17th October 2016 Commons Chamber

[Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran) (SNP)]

3. What steps his Department is taking to reduce child poverty.

[Lisa Nandy (Wigan) (Lab)]

11. What steps he plans to take to reduce levels of child poverty.

[The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Damian Green)]

Work is the best route out of poverty. There are 557,000 fewer children in workless households than in 2010. The Prime Minister is clear that tackling poverty and disadvantage, and delivering real social reform, is a priority for this Government. To that end, I will be returning to the House with a number of announcements over the coming months.

Implementation of the 1995 and 2011 Pension Acts

Debate between Patricia Gibson and Lisa Nandy

Tuesday 11th October 2016 Commons Chamber

Patricia Gibson (North Ayrshire and Arran) (SNP)

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I rise to present this petition on behalf of the residents of North Ayrshire and Arran in the same terms. I present today 2,534 signatures on behalf of my constituents, who are deeply concerned about this social justice issue and wish to make their voices heard.

The Petition of the residents of North Ayrshire and Arran.

[P001711]

Lisa Nandy (Wigan) (Lab)

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I rise to present this petition on behalf of hundreds of concerned residents of Wigan in the same terms as my hon. Friend the Member for Worsley and Eccles South.

The Petition of the residents of Wigan.

[P001712]