Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to implement the family test.

DWP published guidance for Departments and officials on how the Test should be applied when formulating policy and my Department follows that guidance- Family Test Guidance.

In addition, as the lead Department for the Family Test, DWP has conducted cross government activity to support Departments in implementing the Test. This has included training officials on applying the Test and disseminating relevant evidence, learning materials and best practice.