Support for disadvantaged families

In the Commons yesterday, Damian welcomed the major extension to the Holiday Activities programme that started in 2008, for the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays next year.  It is part of a package of measures also including £2.8m to support Hampshire children and families and the most vulnerable this winter, and an increase in Healthy Start payments. 

Damian was also able to mention the work done locally by the Connect4Summer scheme run across Hampshire during the summer:

 

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