House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Troubled Families Annual Report
03 June 2020 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Proposed by Luke Hall Con Thornbury and Yate
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The fourth annual report for the Troubled Families Programme has been published.
- The government has allocated an additional 165m to extend the programme until the end of 2020-21.
- The eligibility criteria for the programme have been expanded as part of the refreshed Financial Framework for 2020/21.
Issue summary
The statement is about the publication of the fourth annual report for the Troubled Families Programme, detailing its progress and impact over the years and outlining changes for the new financial year.
Action requested
The minister has laid the report in Parliament and announced additional government funding of £165m to extend the programme until the end of 2020-21. The refreshed Financial Framework for 2020/21 was published on 14 May 2020, expanding eligibility criteria.
Key facts
- The Troubled Families Programme has supported 350,105 families since its inception.
- For every £1 spent on the Programme it delivers £2.28 of economic benefits and £1.51 of fiscal benefits.
- Additional government funding of £165m will extend the programme until the end of 2020-21.