Questions & Answers
Q1
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The annual survey of the Kinship charity showed that the majority of kinship carers are women, typically grandmothers, many of whom face financial challenges due to the gender pay gap and rising retirement age.
If she will make an assessment with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of the Government's kinship care policies on carers and children with protected characteristics.
We comply with the public sector equality duty in considering how our policy decisions impact on individuals with protected characteristics, and we have complied with that obligation in drafting and developing the kinship strategy.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific ask about an assessment of the policies' impact was not directly addressed. The answer focused on compliance with equality duties without providing a detailed assessment or timeline.
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Q2
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The annual survey of the Kinship charity highlighted that many kinship carers are women who face financial challenges due to the gender pay gap and rising retirement age, often having to give up or reduce work.
What progress has the Minister made with the Department for Business and Trade in finally securing paid leave for kinship carers so that they are not forced out of the labour force?
As the hon. Lady knows, we are committed to publishing the first ever strategy for kinship carers before the end of the year. She will not have long to wait.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific ask about progress on paid leave was deflected by mentioning the upcoming publication of a strategy document.
Mentioned Upcoming Publication
Did Not Address Progress
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