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Proceeding contribution from Sian C James (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 1 March 2012. It occurred during Backbench debate on Welsh Affairs.


Welsh Affairs

Certainly. We have to make sure there is fair play for families. We have already got scared families and most of my constituents do not have the safety net of savings. They have always worked for an honest day's pay, but that has not left them with a great deal to save. That, in itself, has been a challenge for them. They are left to worry and are concerned about all these things. The Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers and Unison have recently issued information to their members and have asked them to come forward and get help from them as unions. We are all getting ready for a huge change in our society, which is going to have a long-lasting effect. I do not think that is being over-dramatic or putting things too strongly, and I remind the House that not everybody who claims help and receives benefit is not deserving of it. They are families who are under severe pressure and I see them every day in my constituency. They are out there and they are relying on us.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
541 c514-5 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Constituencies Devolution NHS Members Public finance Reform Wales Trade promotion
Link
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