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Lord Farmer (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 2 March 2026

Debate

Child Poverty Strategy

Contribution

My Lords, the better futures social outcomes fund was announced in the child poverty strategy, with government payments tied to the achievement of measurable improvements in people’s lives, such as increased family stability. Family breakdown can be a driver, as well as an effect, of poverty. Can the Minister explain how progress in this area will be measured and whether the funding structure will enable ongoing work, after milestones have been reached, to prevent families slipping back into difficulties again?

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