Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Paul Blomfield and Stephen Morgan

Tuesday 23rd April 2019 Commons Chamber

[Paul Blomfield (Sheffield Central) (Lab)]

5. What assessment he has made of trends in the number of people able to access early legal advice for welfare benefits cases.

[Stephen Morgan (Portsmouth South) (Lab)]

22. What assessment he has made of trends in the number of people able to access early legal advice for welfare benefits cases.

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Lucy Frazer)]

In the most recent Legal Aid Agency civil tender, the number of offices providing legal aid services on welfare benefits increased by 188%. In February, we set out our legal support action plan, which focused on the importance of early legal support. We will be establishing a number of pilots in a range of areas of law to see how best we can support those in need. It is critical that welfare decisions are made right the first time, and we are working with the Department for Work and Pensions to help ensure that.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Paul Blomfield and Stephen Morgan

Thursday 22nd February 2018 Commons Chamber

[Paul Blomfield (Sheffield Central) (Lab)]

1. How much of the centenary fund to celebrate women having the right to vote has been spent; and how much of that funding has been distributed to women's organisations.

[Stephen Morgan (Portsmouth South) (Lab)]

2. How much of the centenary fund to celebrate women having the right to vote has been spent; and how much of that funding has been distributed to women’s organisations.