Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 12799
Care Leavers: Finance
Tabled: 5 November 2024
Answered: 15 November 2024
Question
Steve Darling
Liberal Democrat — Torbay
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of an enhanced financial support package for care leavers aged 18 to 25.
Answer
Andrew WesternWe understand the challenges care leavers face and that is why the department continues to provide additional dedicated support through a series of safeguards and easements aimed at simplifying their interaction with the benefit system. This includes supp...
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