Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to section 5.3: Tackling child poverty and reforming welfare of the Budget 2025, when he expects to bring forward legislative changes.

Answered by Stephen Timms - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

Our Autumn Budget emphasised our commitment to a fairer welfare system that is fit for the future and provides value for taxpayers. This includes removing the two child limit from April 2026. This will lead to a substantial reduction in child poverty, helping to break the cycle of disadvantage. Given the requirement for primary legislation, we are progressing this as quickly as possible.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of of 7 May 2025 to question 48538, what the timetable is for the Crown Estate negotiating a Partnership Agreement with GB Energy.

Answered by James Murray - Chief Secretary to the Treasury

Great British Energy's Strategic plan, published on 4 December 2025, sets out detail regarding arrangements between the two organisations.

Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will provide a list of assets held by the Crown Estate.

Answered by James Murray - Chief Secretary to the Treasury

This information can be found on The Crown Estate website.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the press release entitled, Hundreds of quangos to be examined for potential closure as Government takes back control, published on 7 April 2025, if he will provide an update on progress of the review and when it is expected to be completed.

Answered by Anna Turley - Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office)

The ALB Review, formally launched on 7th April 2025 is ongoing, its outcomes will be communicated in due course.

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