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Written question asked by Janet Daby (Labour) on Thursday, 7 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 March 2024. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Wednesday, 13 March 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Household Support Fund

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to paragraph 3.35 of the Spring Budget 2024, HC 560, published on 6 March 2024, whether he has had discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on extending the Household Support Fund beyond September 2024.

Answer

The government is providing an additional £500m to enable the extension of the Household Support Fund, including funding for the Devolved Administrations through the Barnett formula to be spent at their discretion. This means that Local Authorities in England will receive an additional £421m to support those in need locally through the Household Support Fund.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17649
Session
2023-24
Related items
Subjects
Departmental coordination Household Support Fund
Link
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