Welfare Reform Bill

I am usually very open to bribes. So is the Minister, who when offered a chocolate biscuit earlier nearly promised us another compromise, but we did not get it. I accept that point, but it would be very unfair if those who, for whatever reason, resisted the bribe, had their children disadvantaged. Sure Start was of course intended to help exactly those parents who can most benefit from some upskilling in this regard. We particularly noted the reviews by Frank Field and Graham Allen on early intervention. We should be grateful if, in reply, the Minister can report on the discussions that the DWP might be having on those reviews to ensure that the system he is setting up will at least help signpost people to support in parenting skills.