Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 7119

Cost of Living: Lone Parents

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 16 October 2024

Question

Tom Hayes

LabourBournemouth East

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the 30-hour work requirements introduced in October 2023 on the standard of living of single parents.

Answer

Alison McGovern
No assessment has been made of the potential impact of the 30-hour work requirements, introduced in October 2023, on the standard of living of single parents. However, we promised concrete actions in our manifesto to support children and families which is...

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