Lone Parents: Government Assistance
2026-06-24 · Department for Work and Pensions · 13431 · Official question
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...