Universal Credit

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 4:33 pm on 5 November 2018.

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Photo of Esther McVey Esther McVey The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions 4:33, 5 November 2018

The Conservative party is always about balancing fairness for everybody: fairness to the taxpayers paying the bill as well fairness to those getting benefits and those going into work. I thank my hon. Friend because when I met his Trussell Trust team in Shipley, one of their first requests was that the maximum rate at which deductions can be made should reduce from 40% to 30%. I am glad that I can deliver that today.