Adjournment debate on Tuesday, 6 April 2010, in the House of Commons, led by Lynne Jones. The answering member was Helen Goodman.

Poverty and Inequality

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on poverty and inequality.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 508 c251-70WH
Session: 2009-10
Department: Department for Work and Pensions
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Proceeding contributions: Lynne Jones | 508 c258WH (Link to this contribution) I am sorry, but I did not hear what the hon. Gentleman said. Did he mention class sizes?; Bob Spink | 508 c258WH (Link to this contribution) Before the hon. Lady moves too far from VAT and the Tories, does she share my concern about the refu...; Lynne Jones | 508 c252-8WH (Link to this contribution) I thank the hon. Gentleman for that, but I think I got there long before him, when I was writing pen...; Lynne Jones | 508 c259-60WH (Link to this contribution) Thank you, Mr. Weir. The candidate who most shares my values and whom I respect the most will be the...; Speaker | 508 c259WH (Link to this contribution) Order. The hon. Lady is straying a little. I ask her to return the subject.; Lynne Jones | 508 c258-9WH (Link to this contribution) I am sorry, but I am a little deaf. I do not see how the shadow Chancellor can rule out future tax r...; Bob Spink | 508 c258WH (Link to this contribution) No; I said that the shadow Chancellor refuses to rule out future tax rises.; Paul Keetch | 508 c260-1WH (Link to this contribution) I will tailor my remarks appropriately as I am anxious to hear the Minister's response. It is a plea...; Speaker | 508 c260WH (Link to this contribution) Before I call the next speaker, I remind Members that the debate must finish at 12.30 pm and ask the...; Bob Spink | 508 c252WH (Link to this contribution) I congratulate the hon. Lady on bringing the subject before the House. Her story is compelling and I...; Lynne Jones | 508 c251-2WH (Link to this contribution) I am pleased to have the opportunity to raise this important issue because it is very dear to my hea...; Helen Goodman | 508 c269-70WH (Link to this contribution) That was as clear a commitment as one could expect under the circumstances. My hon. Friend the Membe...; Paul Keetch | 508 c270WH (Link to this contribution) Will the Minister give a commitment that a future Labour Government would introduce a pensioner pove...; Helen Goodman | 508 c270WH (Link to this contribution) Much as I would like to, I cannot anticipate the manifesto or the next Queen's Speech. My hon. Frie...; Speaker | 508 c270WH (Link to this contribution) Order. Unfortunately, we have run out of time in this fascinating debate.; Helen Goodman | 508 c264WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman just made the incredible claim that child poverty had increased since 2000.; Andrew Selous | 508 c264WH (Link to this contribution) No, I did not.; Helen Goodman | 508 c264WH (Link to this contribution) Will the hon. Gentleman give way?; Andrew Selous | 508 c264WH (Link to this contribution) No, I will not. I want to make some progress. We welcome the auto-enrolment proposals embodied in t...; Helen Goodman | 508 c264WH (Link to this contribution) Will the hon. Gentleman give way?; Andrew Selous | 508 c264WH (Link to this contribution) Yes, I will give way to the Minister.; Paul Keetch | 508 c261-2WH (Link to this contribution) I have no doubt that the electorate will hear that point. The hon. Lady has certainly been a great p...; Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown | 508 c262WH (Link to this contribution) With the breaking of the earnings link, the gap whereby our pensioners have fallen behind basic pay ...; Paul Keetch | 508 c262-3WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right and makes a good point, and I will mention in a few moments s...; Andrew Selous | 508 c263-4WH (Link to this contribution) I pay tribute to the hon. Member for Birmingham, Selly Oak (Lynne Jones) for her speech. This is an ...; Andrew Selous | 508 c269WH (Link to this contribution) My understanding is that the minimum wage is set by the Low Pay Commission. I think that the trick i...; Andrew Selous | 508 c267WH (Link to this contribution) No. The Minister will have a chance to speak in a second. The Minister is responsible for the Child...; Helen Goodman | 508 c268-9WH (Link to this contribution) It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this morning, Mr. Weir. I begin by congratulating ...; Andrew Selous | 508 c267WH (Link to this contribution) No, I will not give way to the Minister. She will have her turn to speak in a moment, when she will ...; Helen Goodman | 508 c267WH (Link to this contribution) Will the hon. Gentleman give way?; Andrew Selous | 508 c265-7WH (Link to this contribution) I will mention specifics in a moment, if the hon. Lady will allow me to develop my remarks a little ...; Andrew Selous | 508 c264-5WH (Link to this contribution) When the Minister reads the record tomorrow, she will see that I said that poverty, not child povert...; Lynne Jones | 508 c265WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman mentioned the slight increase in inequality, but that is largely due to the huge ...; Helen Goodman | 508 c264WH (Link to this contribution) I would like to give him the actual figures. In 2000, there were 3.1 million before housing costs; n...; Lynne Jones | 508 c261WH (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman should not take great comfort from my remarks on Hall Green.
Subjects: Children Children in care Disadvantaged Equality Families Poverty Low pay Lone parents
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Poverty and Inequality

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