Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 7120

Employment: Lone Parents

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 11 October 2024

Question

Tom Hayes

LabourBournemouth East

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to reduce barriers facing single parents looking for (a) work and (b) increased hours.

Answer

Alison McGovern
The Department is committed to helping everyone find a job, progress in work and thrive in the labour market. We know that single parents face unique barriers to work including access to affordable childcare and flexible working arrangements. Our Plan to ...

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