Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 56127

Cost of Living: West Dorset

Tabled: 30 May 2025

Answered: 9 June 2025

Question

Edward Morello

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to promote awareness of cost of living support schemes to people living in West Dorset constituency.

Answer

Alison McGovern

To support people in need, we are providing £742 million to extend the Household Support Fund until 31 March 2026 in England. This enables Local Authorities to continue to provide vulnerable households with immediate crisis support towards the cost of ess...

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