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Debate between Tim Farron and Guy Opperman
Monday 13th November 2023

(1 year ago)

Commons Chamber
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Guy Opperman Portrait Guy Opperman
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My hon. Friend’s campaign in his constituency has been a massive success and I thank him for that. It builds on our nationwide campaign to support pension credit. There is much we can do to promote it locally, which I know my hon. Friend is doing, through our local councils, Citizens Advice and voluntary organisations.

Tim Farron Portrait Tim Farron (Westmorland and Lonsdale) (LD)
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T8. Does the Minister share my horror at rising homelessness among refugees who have been granted asylum because the timescale from decision to their being transitioned to mainstream benefits is a mere 28 days? Will she meet me so that we can work together to stop those who have been granted the right to a new life here being forced to begin that new life in destitution on the streets this winter?