I thank my hon. Friend for his comments.

I thank my hon.

The national living wage is a critical part of ensuring that some of the lowest paid in our society earn much more and take home more pay

The reason is that the facts show that the number of children living in absolute poverty has fallen since 2010 and will continue to fall,

The hon.

I totally disagree.

Thank you, Dame Eleanor.

My hon. Friend can have a better go this time.

Can the hon. Gentleman answer that one?

I agree with my hon.