Statement on welfare: 21 March 2016
21 March 2016 (updated on 21 March 2016)
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Stephen Crabb, made a statement in the House of Commons on Monday 21 March 2016 on welfare.
Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Owen Smith, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.
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