Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

Robert Buckland Excerpts
Wednesday 2nd November 2022

(2 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Rishi Sunak Portrait The Prime Minister
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I am very proud of my record as Chancellor in this country. Perhaps the hon. Gentleman could talk to the 10 million people who had their jobs saved through furlough. Perhaps he could talk to the millions of those on the lowest incomes who benefited from the changes we made to universal credit. This will always be a fair and compassionate Government who have the most vulnerable at our hearts.

Robert Buckland Portrait Sir Robert Buckland (South Swindon) (Con)
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With only two out of 10 autistic adults currently in employment, it is clear that much more needs to be done to realise their potential. Will my right hon. Friend work with me to make sure that business and industry help to close that alarming employment gap?

Rishi Sunak Portrait The Prime Minister
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My right hon. and learned Friend rightly champions this area and knows an enormous amount about it. I look forward to working with him closely to get his recommendations on how we and industry can improve the lives of those who need our help.