In Parliament

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In 2017, David served as a Government Whip and since September 2021 has served as the Minister for Welfare Delivery at the Department for Work and Pensions.

As a Minister, David is not permitted to serve on All Party Parliamentary Groups, or to sign Early Day Motions.

You can find details of David's speeches and appearances in Parliament as a Government Minister, below.

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Social Security Benefits: Uprating | Department for Work and Pensions | Written Answers

The Secretary of State for Work is required by law to undertake an annual review of benefits and pensions, and Consumer Price Index in th

Household Support Fund | Department for Work and Pensions | Written Answers

The Household Support Fund, which has been extended from 1 April to 30 September, provides funding for Upper Tier Local Authorities in En

Universal Credit: Fraud | Department for Work and Pensions | Written Answers

DWP’s Integrated Risk and Intelligence Service (IRIS) is developing the use of algorithms to assist in the prevention and detection of fr

Department for Work and Pensions: Contracts | Department for Work and Pensions | Written Answers

DWP has partnered with private companies to help with the implementation of its new technology solutions.

Universal Credit: Fraud | Department for Work and Pensions | Written Answers

DWP does make use of commercially available data sets on specific initiatives to prevent and detect fraud and error.

Universal Credit: Employment | Department for Work and Pensions | Written Answers

The Information requested can only be provided at disproportionate cost because the required information is not all readily available to

Private Rented Housing | Department for Work and Pensions | Written Answers

No assessment has been made. Local Housing Allowance rates vary by geographical regions called broad rental market areas.

Private Rented Housing: Reviews | Department for Work and Pensions | Written Answers

We do not hold this information.

Habitual Residence Test | Department for Work and Pensions | Written Answers

The Department’s Risk Review Team (RRT) was established in May 2020, as part of the Department’s response to direct fraud threats that em

Universal Credit: Mental Health | Department for Work and Pensions | Written Answers

The Government is committed to ensuring the final phase of Universal Credit is rolled out safely and is responsibly delivered by the end