Debates between Ruth Cadbury and David Rutley during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Humanitarian Situation in Gaza

Debate between Ruth Cadbury and David Rutley
Wednesday 17th April 2024

(6 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Rutley Portrait David Rutley
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We have made it clear that we want to see the full report, and then we will make a decision.

Ruth Cadbury Portrait Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth) (Lab)
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Between 6 and 12 April, 41% of UN co-ordinated aid missions to northern Gaza were impeded or denied access. The Israeli authorities’ obligation to facilitate humanitarian support is about not just getting trucks in but getting aid to where it is needed. That is a matter of international humanitarian law. Does the Minister really think that less than 60% of aid getting in is an acceptable rate? Does that really show the Government’s diplomatic efforts to be successful?

David Rutley Portrait David Rutley
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We are seeing some success enabling and encouraging Israel to allow more trucks in. As I said, it is limited progress but it is progress. Clearly, a lot more needs to be done. We are working with our partners to make sure we can do that.

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Debate between Ruth Cadbury and David Rutley
Monday 6th June 2022

(2 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Rutley Portrait David Rutley
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Local authorities, with their local ties and knowledge, are best placed to identify those most in need. To assist local authorities with identifying those who may be in need of additional discretionary support, the DWP has introduced data shares with local authorities, which enables them to proactively identify individuals in need, as well as the supporting guidance for the scheme.

Ruth Cadbury Portrait Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth) (Lab)
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The Government were able to switch on, and then switch off, the £20 universal credit uplift quite easily and efficiently. What conversations did the Minister have with Treasury colleagues about doing the same again for those on universal credit in the latest package of measures, rather than imposing another bureaucratic headache on already overstretched councils?

David Rutley Portrait David Rutley
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We have important guidance in place to support local authorities, but they are best placed to provide support for people in their individual localities. That is why the household support fund has been designed with that in mind.

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David Rutley Portrait David Rutley
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It was vital that the Chancellor, the Cabinet and the Government looked at all the cost pressures arising in the economy. Once we knew what was happening with the energy price cap, it was possible for the Chancellor to start looking at what the options might be. We also needed to look at what payment mechanisms could be used to get the funding out to people. It is therefore entirely right that this package was put together and that it should have the impact that my hon. Friend has so clearly set out.

Ruth Cadbury Portrait Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth) (Lab)
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T5.   My constituent is a paramedic and was on the frontline throughout the pandemic. He told me how much he was struggling with the cost of living crisis and how he feels cheated out of the household dream that if people worked hard, they could enjoy a good quality of life. He speaks for millions of NHS staff and many others. Does the Minister still think it was a good idea to raise taxes for working people this year?