Domestic Violence Refuges: Charities and Local Government Debate

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Department: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Domestic Violence Refuges: Charities and Local Government

Lord Laming Excerpts
Monday 4th March 2024

(8 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Scott of Bybrook Portrait Baroness Scott of Bybrook (Con)
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My Lords, the Government are supporting local authorities on this issue and they have given the money required, as I said. Yes, it is not good enough, so we have set up a national expert steering group, which is co-chaired by my colleague, Felicity Buchan, and the Domestic Abuse Commissioner. They will closely monitor this and have agreed a protocol to support further local authorities in meeting their duty of requirement. So, we are on the case.

Lord Laming Portrait Lord Laming (CB)
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Can the Minister make sure that that steering group gives particular attention to the children who accompany these unfortunate women? For a child to be brought up in a home where there is domestic violence is a dreadful start to life. Can special thought be given to their needs?