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Written question asked by Chris Hinchliff (Labour) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Furniture Poverty: Cornwall

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department has evaluated the effectiveness of the new Crisis and Resilience Fund at tackling furniture poverty in Cornwall.

Answer

The Crisis and Resilience Fund launched in April 2026, and therefore no evaluation has taken place yet.

The Department is planning to evaluate the Crisis and Resilience Fund across England, including the full range of discretionary support provided through the Fund, such as assistance with essential furniture and white goods. This evaluation is expected to launch by September 2026.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2637
Session
2026-27
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Cornwall Finance Crisis and Resilience Fund Furniture poverty
Link
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