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13 December 2022
Lead MP
Guy Opperman
Hexham
Con
Responding Minister
Not recorded
Tags
Benefits & Welfare
Word Count: 659
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Guy Opperman raised concerns about unknown in Westminster Hall. Response awaited from government.
Key Requests to Government:
The lead MP asks the hon. Gentleman to provide evidence if he claims there is incentivisation for work coaches to sanction claimants unjustly.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
The lead MP is concerned about the rise in sanctions under the welfare system and mentions that 98.2% of sanctions are for missing a meeting with a work coach, which can be resolved by attending another appointment. He also discusses additional support for the most vulnerable, noting that claimants with severe health conditions, full-time carers, or those with children under one year old cannot be sanctioned and receive specific elements of universal credit.
Kenny MacAskill
SNP
East Lothian
The hon. Member for East Lothian raised the point that work is hard to find and questioned the employment figures presented.
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About Westminster Hall Debates
Westminster Hall debates are a chance for MPs to raise important issues affecting their constituents and get a response from a government minister. Unlike Prime Minister's Questions, these debates are more in-depth and collaborative. The MP who secured the debate speaks first, other MPs can contribute, and a minister responds with the government's position.