Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sajid Javid and Damian Hinds

Tuesday 11th February 2020 Commons Chamber

[Sajid Javid]

With respect, I think the hon. Gentleman is confusing cutting spending and tackling waste, and we know that the previous Labour Government was good at neither of those, with overspending and loads of waste. It is right that as a Government we look carefully at every single pound that is spent and make sure it is done so appropriately.

[Damian Hinds (East Hampshire) (Con)]

T6. Creditor enforcement action can greatly exacerbate the problems that people going through mental health crises can experience. May I commend the Chancellor and the Economic Secretary for the breathing space initiative, which will help to ease the pressure on those people and so many more?