Debates between Sarah Champion and Caroline Nokes during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Sarah Champion and Caroline Nokes
Thursday 23rd March 2017

(7 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Caroline Nokes Portrait Caroline Nokes
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The hon. Lady will recall that there was a debate on this subject in Westminster Hall in October. I am aware that there have been repeated requests for further scrutiny and debate on this subject, and the usual channels have considered them.

Sarah Champion Portrait Sarah Champion (Rotherham) (Lab)
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I associate myself with the Minister’s comments about PC Keith Palmer. We will always owe a debt of gratitude to him and our hearts bleed for his family.

From 6 April, new mothers will not be able to claim tax credit or universal credit for their third child. What communications has the Minister had with women who are pregnant now to tell them that they face an unexpected drop in income because of this Government’s choices?

Caroline Nokes Portrait Caroline Nokes
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Of course, the hon. Lady will know that no existing family will be a cost loser as a result of this policy. We consulted widely on the exceptions and how to implement them, and we have worked hard with Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs to make sure that information is available to all staff who have to communicate the policy.