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Families: Disadvantaged

Lords · Question HL13973 · Tabled 27 Jan 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 3 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Farmer

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the extent to which delays in confirming funding allocations following the 2025 Spending Review have contributed to a reduction in local authority staff working in Reducing Parental Conflic

Answer

Answered by Baroness Sherlock, 3 Feb 2026

This government wants to ensure that every child has the best start in life. We know that healthy parental relationships are an important part of this ambition, and the Reducing Parental Conflict (RPC) programme continues to deliver effective relationship...