Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 12880

Household Support Fund

Tabled: 5 November 2024

Answered: 15 November 2024

Question

Mr Lee Dillon

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending funding settlements for the Household Support Fund beyond one year.

Answer

Alison McGovern

We recognise that certainty helps Local Authorities to design and deliver sustainable plans for local welfare assistance. Committing to funding the Household Support Fund until 31 March 2026 will allow them to plan their approach with greater certainty. N...

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