Written questions

Lone Parents: Government Assistance

2026-06-24 · Department for Work and Pensions · 13431 · Official question

Neil Duncan-Jordan

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department plans to take to provide additional practical support to lone parents.

Answer

As set out in our Child Poverty Strategy, this government recognises that the right employment support can help lone parents overcome complex barriers to work, increase their hours and earnings, and progress in work. That is why we are driving forward lab...