Oral QuestionDepartment for Work and Pensions

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

Tabled: 13 October 2020Answered: 19 October 2020

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Answer from Hansard

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)

The autumn Budget provided Northern Ireland with an additional £370 million, on top of the record spending review settlement, and will assist families with the cost of living by cutting energy bills, lifting the two-child benefit limit and raising the minimum wage.