Ms Julie Minns

Ms Julie Minns

Labour — Carlisle

Speaking in the House of Commons on 8 September 2026

Debate

Topical Questions

Contribution

T3. Child trust funds were designed to give every child the same financial start, regardless of who they are. However, trust fund savings are currently taken into account when assessing an 18-year-old disabled person’s financial contribution to their social care, meaning that they do not get the same financial start as their non-disabled peers. What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that all young people benefit in full from their child trust fund?

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