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Welfare Assistance Schemes: Manchester Rusholme

Asked by Afzal KhanLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 18 June 2026UIN 8137

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to help ensure the long term provision of Local Welfare Assistance in Manchester Rusholme constituency.

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson

Through the new Crisis and Resilience Fund, the Government is providing long-term funding for locally delivered crisis support in England until March 2029. This includes funding for Manchester City Council who have responsibility for delivery in Manchester Rusholme.

Manchester City Council also receives funding separately for local welfare assistance from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government through their Local Government Finance Settlement.

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