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<p>Throughout this pandemic, we have worked with the Domestic Abuse Commissioner and
charities to protect those for who home is not a safe space. We have paid £25.76 million
to domestic abuse organisations from the funds allocated in the first wave of the
pandemic, in order to support their helplines and other services. That includes £20,512
for Your Housing Group, based in the honourable lady’s constituency, to provide additional
bedspaces.</p><p>We have also allocated an additional £11 million to domestic abuse
and sexual violence services to help them to deal with increased pressures as a result
of the pandemic.</p><p> </p>
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