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Written question asked by Charles Walker (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 16 December 2016. It was answered by Caroline Nokes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 December 2016 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Relate

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment the Government has made of the (a) effectiveness of those relationship support services provided by Relate which are funded from the public purse and (b) effect of those services on family stability.

Answer

Relate is one of a number of organisations which the DWP currently funds to provide services to help reduce couple conflict and promote family stability. All of the organisations are subject to rigorous contract management by DWP which includes regular scrutiny of their effectiveness and impact on families.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57552
Session
2016-17
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Families Relate Mediation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk