Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 114953

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Tabled: 23 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Liz Jarvis

Liberal DemocratEastleigh

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the Crisis and Resilience Fund is fully operational by April 2026.

Answer

Dame Diana Johnson
My Department has worked closely with local authorities and other stakeholders on the detailed design of the Fund. We published scheme guidance in January, and final allocations have been confirmed to enable local authorities to prepare for delivery. We a...

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