Oral QuestionAttorney General

“What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the legal implications of immigration detention during the covid-19 outbreak.”

Tabled: 23 March 2020Answered: 26 March 2020

Answering Minister

the Attorney General

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Justin Madders)

We recognise the vital role that kinship carers play in caring for vulnerable children, and the challenges that many face in balancing that care with employment. We recently announced the largest ever investment in support for kinship carers: £40 million to trial a kinship allowance in up to 10 local authorities. We will also review the parental leave system to ensure that it best supports all working families, and work is already under way to plan for that delivery.