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My hon. Friend is right that unemployment has fallen by more than half in the north-west. I am surprised that the hon.

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his kindly words and advice but, when the Division goes, we will see what happens.

I will.

I am glad that there was some calm and hush for that question, so that I could hear it and give the response that it deserves. My hon.

I thank the hon. Lady for her question.

I will give way one final time.

I thank my hon. Friend for those kind words. She has fought tirelessly to make sure that universal credit is the best system possible.

My hon. Friend is correct. Those are the figures and that is what people are saying.

I will continue just a little bit further.

I will indeed.