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Written question asked by Rachel Reeves (Labour) on Thursday, 25 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 September 2019 (named day). It was answered by Esther McVey (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 September 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Loneliness

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what progress the Minister for Local Government has made in strengthening the Department's consideration of loneliness as a policy concern.

Answer

MHCLG is a key member of the Inter-Ministerial Group on Loneliness and is part of the cross-government loneliness team ensuring that loneliness is being embedded into all areas of Departmental policy.

The new Community Framework: ‘By deeds and their results: how we will strengthen our communities and nation’ https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/by-deeds-and-their-results-strengthening-our-communities-and-nation, published on 20 July, sets out how the government will work with local and national partners such as businesses, faith institutions, local authorities and volunteer groups to help build stronger, more empowered and integrated communities across England and will address many of the issues highlighted in the Government’s Loneliness strategy.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
282319
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Policy Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Loneliness
Link
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