Housing Benefit (Under-occupancy Penalty)

Debate between Stewart Hosie and Kris Hopkins

Wednesday 27th February 2013 Commons Chamber

[Kris Hopkins]

What my hon. Friend says is true. We need to ensure that the facts about this legislation are put out there and that vulnerable people are not misled by some of the interesting conversations that are going on.

[Stewart Hosie]

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[Kris Hopkins]

I thank my right hon. Friend for that point. The truth is that as a Conservative, I care about the disabled. I want to champion the work and efforts of carers and we should not allow the Opposition to brand us as that nasty party. Many of our councillors are working really hard for the vulnerable people in our society, and I know that Government Members care about those people.

[Stewart Hosie]

Will the hon. Gentleman give way?