Oral Question·Ministry of Justice
“What steps his Department plans to take to ensure the provision of adequate levels of funding for victim support services.”
Tabled: 28 January 2026Answered: 3 February 2026
Asked by
Bill Esterson
Labour — Sefton Central
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Justice
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones)
We will be increasing funding for victim support services year on year from 2026 to 2029, recognising the need to meet the rising cost pressure of delivery and the need for long-term funding for our support services. In total, the Ministry of Justice will be investing over £550 million in victim support services over the next three years—the biggest ever investment in victim support services.