UK Parliament has announced that members of the House of Lords will debate tackling child poverty on 18 June. The item will be a general debate, led by Baroness Lister of Burtersett, in which members are expected to discuss the issue and draw the government's attention to related concerns. Expected contributors include Lord Bird, Baroness Blower, Baroness D'Souza and Baroness Stedman-Scott. Baroness Sherlock, Minister of State at the Department for Work and Pensions, is scheduled to respond on behalf of the government.
UK Parliament2026-06-12
UK Parliament schedules House of Lords debate on tackling child poverty for 18 June
UK Parliament said the House of Lords will hold a general debate on tackling child poverty on 18 June. Baroness Lister of Burtersett will put forward the debate, and Baroness Sherlock will respond for the government.