Family Courts

Part of Justice – in the House of Commons at on 19 May 2026.

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Photo of David Lammy 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.