Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 56263
Poverty: Children
Tabled: 2 June 2025
Answered: 5 June 2025
Named DayQuestion
Rachael Maskell
Labour (Co-op) — York Central
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what (a) funding and (b) devolved powers she plans to provide to local authorities to help them tackle child poverty.
Answer
Alison McGovernLocal Authorities are key partners in tackling child poverty and the Child Poverty Taskforce, co-chaired by the Secretary of State, will bring forward a UK-wide child poverty strategy which supports and enables shared solutions. The Taskforce recognises t...
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