Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent representations he has received on Government funding of services provided by Relate; and if he will make a statement.

Relate is one of a number of organisations which the DWP currently funds to provide services to help reduce couple conflict and promote family stability. All of the organisations are subject to rigorous contract management by DWP which includes regular scrutiny of their effectiveness and impact on families.