HC Deb 28 May 2004 vol 422 c255W
Sandra Gidley

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the Supporting People programme with respect to tackling domestic violence. [177564]

Yvette Cooper

Adults who have experienced domestic violence or who are at risk of domestic violence are one of the groups of people helped by the Supporting People programme. Administering local authorities research, plan and commission housing-related support services for vulnerable people, including the survivors of domestic violence. These services form part of the package of help which survivors need.