Benefits & Welfare
Universal credit, state pension, disability benefits, PIP, ESA, DWP, jobcentre
Recent PMQs Questions
View all 272PMQs 2026-09-09
It is unbelievable that the Prime Minister would say that. He is clearly unwilling. We need to fund our defence, not spend all our money on welfare. I cannot believe that he would actually say that. H...
PMQs 2026-09-09
The Prime Minister wants to talk about the past on defence spending, so let me refresh his memory and that of the House. I remember when he was the shadow Home Secretary, when the then Labour leader w...
PMQs 2026-07-08
Discussions between the Treasury and Northern Ireland Departments proposed allowing retention of savings from reducing welfare fraud and error for direct investment in public services. Will the Deputy...
PMQs 2026-07-01
Through omission or insufficient advice, injured veterans may fail to place their compensation in a trust within the one year allowed by universal credit. Can discretion be had in compassionate cases?...
PMQs 2026-07-01
Labour Members are laughing and pretending, but if he was doing such a fabulous job, why did he resign? Defence of the realm is the first duty of Government. Britain is facing a moment of danger unlik...
PMQs 2026-07-01
There are only three ways to find the missing £5 billion: increase borrowing, raise taxes, or cut welfare. Which one will the Prime Minister recommend to the right hon. Member for Makerfield?...
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My constituent Jake McGregor-How, a 16-year-old with everything to live for, has been diagnosed with Friedreich's ataxia—a rare neurodegenerative condition that is cruel and swift-acting. The average ...
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As the Prime Minister is weak and unable to face down Back Benchers or cut benefits, will he be remembered for a bloated welfare state and weaker armed forces?...
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The Prime Minister lacks the votes for reform due to opposition within his party. There is no genuine solution, as benefits increase while taxes and employment rates decline. The real issue is that La...
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Tony Blair suggested Labour should consider working with Conservatives on welfare reforms. I repeat this offer now: will the Prime Minister be ready to cooperate?...
Recent Ministerial Questions
View all 2822Topical Questions 2026-09-10
I am sorry to return to Capita, but I may have a solution. My constituent John is retiring partly due to ill health and his salary is now at half level—he is really struggling. He explained to me that...
Contacting Departments Accessibility 2026-09-09
I have a constituent whose agreed adjustments have been removed and who has had appointments arranged by telephone despite a hearing impediment, and some assessment sites lack disabled parking. Does t...
Topical Questions 2026-09-08
May I welcome the Chancellor to his position and thank him for his kind remarks earlier? May I also wish him every success, because I am afraid that under this Government we need some? He will know th...
Topical Questions 2026-09-08
The Chancellor will no doubt be aware that this month marks the fourth anniversary of the disastrous Liz Truss mini-Budget, which risked my constituents' pensions and locked thousands out of home owne...
Topical Questions 2026-09-08
I doubt that businesses in East Yorkshire will have taken much comfort from the Chancellor's words today. With youth unemployment spiralling out of control, what is his message to young people in my c...
Child Poverty 2026-09-02
What steps is the government taking with Cabinet colleagues to help reduce child poverty in Wales, given the Welsh Affairs Committee's inquiry into child poverty, which is stubbornly high at 31%? What...
Young People 2026-07-15
What discussions has the government had with the Scottish Government on supporting young people? The youth guarantee is a commitment to ensure every young person can access support for employment or e...
Energy Prices Household Support 2026-07-07
What steps he is taking to support low-income households with increases in energy prices? I thank the Minister for his answer. Preparedness for the sharp increase in domestic energy costs is vital, gi...
Energy Prices Household Support 2026-07-07
What steps he is taking to support low-income households with increases in energy prices? I thank the Minister for his answer. Preparedness for the sharp increase in domestic energy costs is vital, gi...
Youth Employment 2026-07-02
Will the Secretary of State outline how he is working with other Departments to ensure that the youth jobs grant does not disincentive employers in hiring people from supported internship backgrounds ...