Debates between Siobhain McDonagh and Guy Opperman during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Universal Credit (Liverpool)

Debate between Siobhain McDonagh and Guy Opperman
Tuesday 11th September 2018

(6 years, 3 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Guy Opperman Portrait Guy Opperman
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The reality of the situation is that, as the roll-out takes place across the country, there are good examples, as was seen when I visited Brierley Hill in my hon. Friend’s constituency, of excellent integration—

Siobhain McDonagh Portrait Siobhain McDonagh (in the Chair)
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Order. I have been generous in my interpretation of what can be said during this debate, but it is about the introduction of universal credit in Liverpool, and I would like us to concentrate on Liverpool.

Guy Opperman Portrait Guy Opperman
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I totally accept that, but with respect, Ms McDonagh, the integration of services is a nationwide matter, and the roll-out is happening across 430 jobcentres.