Part of Justice – in the House of Commons at on 19 May 2026.
David Lammy
Deputy Prime Minister, The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice
I can confirm to the Chair of the Select Committee that the family mediation voucher scheme will be extended for another year, giving separating families £500 towards their mediation costs to help them solve issues with childcare and finances without going to court. I will look carefully at the permanency of those arrangements.