Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 63111

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Tabled: 26 June 2025

Answered: 4 July 2025

Question

James Naish

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how her Department plans to monitor the effectiveness of the Crisis and Resilience Fund for reducing reliance on emergency food parcels.

Answer

Alison McGovern

The new Crisis and Resilience Fund will be introduced from 1 April 2026. This represents the first ever multi-year settlement for locally delivered crisis support. This longer-term funding approach enables local authorities to provide preventative support...

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