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Families: Disadvantaged

Lords · Question HL13969 · 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 proportion of couples who received support through the Reducing Parental Conflict Local Grant programme (2022-25) were (1) still together, and (2) separated or separating at the point of first engagement; and whether t

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...