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Local Welfare Assistance Provision (Review)
02 February 2021
Lead MP
Paul Maynard
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Local Government
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Paul Maynard raised concerns about local welfare assistance provision (review) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Local authorities play a key role in providing local welfare safety nets. The Bill aims to require councils to publicise their local welfare assistance schemes, account for spending, receive support from the Government on best practices, and review the impact of the pandemic. It highlights the need for timely support and incentives for savings. The effectiveness of delivery has depended on pre-existing mechanisms. There is a concern that only 39% of allocated funds have been spent on intended purposes.
Paul Maynard
Con
Wyre and Preston North
Local welfare assistance schemes should be timely, transparent, accountable, with clear guidance on best practices. There needs to be better coordination with third sector bodies to avoid duplication and improve crisis prevention rather than intervention after the fact. Better data collection is needed for understanding levels of actual need.
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