Oral Question·Department for Work and Pensions
“What steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of children experiencing destitution.”
Tabled: 7 November 2023Answered: 13 November 2023
Asked by
Keir Mather
Labour — Selby
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Jake Richards)
The Government are giving offenders the tools to move away from a life of crime. We are led by the evidence when addressing needs such as housing, employment and substance misuse treatment and support in order to develop personal skills and behaviours. We are also investing £700 million in probation and expanding intensive supervision courts for prolific offenders.