“What steps his Department is taking to assist families in the private rented sector who are unable to afford their rent as a result of increases in the cost of living.”
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Jess Phillips)
I have visited The First Step, and to say that it is run by brilliant Merseyside women would be an underestimation. Specialist “by and for” services play an essential role and provide tailored support to victims and survivors. We understand the challenges that the sector faces, in particular with the level of demand their services are currently facing. All decisions on funding after March 2025 are subject to the spending review process.