Speeches by McNally.

“Turning to the health transformation programme, in 2023 the Public Accounts Committee highlighted concerns that HTP risked not ensuring what it called “important transformational change in the experience of claimants”. Since that was issued, what steps have the Department taken to ensure that the concerns of claimants …”

“Peter highlighted the modern platforms, and obviously we are conscious of that. But as part of any new model that has been established, is the Department working with partners and looking to have the IT capability to record the detection of underpayments across all benefits? Are you confident that you can get to that p…”

“Good morning. I will follow on from my colleague and ask about the underpayment of the state pension. Obviously, this has been well documented over recent years. We have the three identified affected groups. We also recognise that there are errors identified within the home responsibilities protections, and that could …”

“Days, okay. Thank you.”

“If I could maybe focus on what you, Suzy, mentioned at the start of the session specifically around housing benefit. We know the importance of housing benefit linked to, for example, women fleeing domestic abuse and those with caring responsibilities, as highlighted earlier on. We also know the Government are committed…”

“Good morning. You will be pleased to know that we are now steering straight into means-tested benefits. I am sure we could have a lengthy session on the merits and challenges associated with means-testing benefits. However, I am keen to draw out a wee bit more from you on some of the points that you have mentioned this…”

“That engagement must also take place in a timely manner.”

“And accepted the maladministration and apologised.”

“Good morning, Karl. Thanks for joining us today and thanks for the work of the PHSO on this matter over many years. My colleague Gill German asked a similar question to Angela and Debbie in the previous panel, particularly linked to the report. We know the initial report and the subsequent report went without any actio…”

“The recent drop in the rate of inflation is welcome news for those facing financial pressures across Coatbridge and Bellshill, as is the expectation that the UK will become the fastest growing economy in Europe. What further action is my right hon. Friend taking, working in partnership with Cabinet colleagues, to ensur…”

“T1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”

“T1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”

“Safety experts have raised concerns about 95 high-rise blocks and nearly 300 other buildings in Scotland found to contain high pressure laminate panels. Shockingly, eight years on from Grenfell the Scottish Government have spent less than 10% of the £97 million received from the UK Government for dealing with cladding …”

“Following on from the question from the right hon. Member for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale (David Mundell), I welcome the Government’s ongoing support for the humanitarian effort in Sudan and the wider region, but does the Minister share my concern that aid risks not reaching those who need it most? Will she…”

“Building on the point made by John about the 85 work psychologists, in an earlier session we explored the range of challenges facing vulnerable claimants and a few moments ago you referenced the fact that the work psychologists have a role in supporting the customer but supporting Jobcentre staff. Given the demands tha…”

“Good morning, everyone. We have spoken a little today around the training that staff have. I know that a number of members of the panel have highlighted that staff may not be getting the opportunity to put that training into practice. Training is an area I want to focus on in my questioning. The DWP has highlighted wha…”

“How does your role specifically support the work of psychologists in managing those competing demands? What is your exact role in supporting the service to prioritise?”

“Good morning, everyone. We all welcome the value of the triple lock and the contribution that it has made to reducing poverty over the years. Carl, through yourself and the IFS, you have highlighted the uncertainty that the triple lock brings to those in receipt of the state pension as well as, obviously, the challenge…”

“Q11. In October 2023, my constituent Mark Somerville received the shattering news that, at 43, he had motor neurone disease. He has since set up the Mark Somerville Foundation and is doing incredible work to raise awareness of the condition. Mark is in the Gallery today and will later speak to MPs about living with MND…”

“I am grateful for that. I would be keen to get a sense of your expectation, and that of the Minister in the Cabinet Office, not only on the timeliness but on the quality of the responses that are being received, because that can sometimes vary. Ultimately, for the Member who is engaging in that communication, but also …”