Welfare Assistance Schemes

Debate between Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon and Baroness Pinnock

Tuesday 10th February 2015 Lords Chamber

[Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon]

My Lords, it is for local authorities to set their priorities; I am sure that all will do so in a responsible way. On the issue of vulnerable women, she will know that, from this very Dispatch Box, I announced an additional £10 million for victims of abuse and women’s refuges up and down the country. This will be available to up to 100 local authorities and will benefit the women most in need.

[Baroness Pinnock (LD)]

My Lords, I am sure that the Minister will be pleased to know that my own council—Kirklees, in West Yorkshire—has allocated for the coming year £1 million to help people in crisis. However, I am also sure that he would be willing to support the notion that, on occasion, additional financial support is always very welcome.

[Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon]

I agree with my noble friend; that is why we have announced an extra £74 million.