The Bishop of Manchester tabled a question on the impact of the Household Support Fund on children’s bed poverty on 21st March 2024, calling for the government to consider a long term strategy for alleviating household poverty as the scheme comes to a close:
The Lord Bishop of Manchester: To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the Household Support Fund on children’s bed poverty.
Viscount Younger of Leckie (Con, DWP): My Lords, an evaluation of the current household support fund scheme is under way to better understand the impact of the funding. In the Spring Budget, the Chancellor announced an extension to the household support fund in England for a further six months, meaning that the Government will ensure that targeted support is available for those facing the most challenging financial circumstances as inflation falls. Subject to local decisions, this funding may be used to purchase beds and other household essentials for those in need.
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