Oral Question·Department for Work and Pensions
“What recent estimate he has made of the number of children in poverty.”
Tabled: 30 January 2024Answered: 5 February 2024
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Josh MacAlister)
We must expand fostering to create the 10,000 extra places in foster care for children that we need this Parliament. We are shaking up the system to deliver this through the fostering action plan, and independent fostering agencies can play their part, bringing fresh energy and supporting new fostering hubs.