Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:
What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Education on support for vulnerable children.
DWP supports DfE’s Family Hubs work, backed by £82m of £300m announced in the Spending Review to transform services for parents and babies, carers and children.
At least 50% of the new Household Support Fund will be spent on support for vulnerable households with children this winter.