Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Anneliese Midgley

Monday 25th November 2024 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Well, I am going to give a little lecture. If you really want to attack each other, can you do it before we get to topical questions? These questions are meant to be short and sweet, because otherwise other Members will not get in.

[Anneliese Midgley (Knowsley) (Lab)]

T2. Specialist domestic abuse services, such as The First Step in Knowsley, are facing an increase in demand but are having to turn people away due to a lack of funding. What more can Ministers do to support such services?

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Jess Phillips)]

I have visited The First Step, and to say that it is run by brilliant Merseyside women would be an underestimation. Specialist “by and for” services play an essential role and provide tailored support to victims and survivors. We understand the challenges that the sector faces, in particular with the level of demand their services are currently facing. All decisions on funding after March 2025 are subject to the spending review process.