Holiday Activities and Food Programme
Commons · Question 25153 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Vikki Slade
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will take steps to review the decision to end the School Holiday Voucher Scheme following the 2025/26 academic year.
Answer
Answered by Andrew Western, 8 Sep 2026
Under the previous Household Support Fund (HSF), some local authorities funded voucher schemes during the school holidays. The Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) replaced the HSF in England from April 2026. The Fund provides a safety net for people on low i...