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European Council
Monday 18th December 2017

(6 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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As I think my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs said, “Don’t believe everything you read in the newspapers.” The Government are committed to protecting employment rights.

Stephen McPartland Portrait Stephen McPartland (Stevenage) (Con)
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T8. I thank my right hon. Friend for the flexibility he has shown in the budget in terms of the changes to universal credit. Will he continue with the dialogue and the flexibility as the roll-out continues?

David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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I can certainly assure my hon. Friend that we will continue to listen to constructive critics and those who want to make sure that universal credit works. In doing so, I thank him for his positive and constructive engagement. It is very clear that Conservative Members are united in ensuring that we deliver universal credit successfully.

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