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Written question asked by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Monday, 20 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 May 2024. It was answered by Jo Churchill (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Poverty

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 15 May 2024 to Question 24903 on Poverty, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of updating the baseline year for absolute poverty.

Answer

There are currently no plans to update the baseline year for absolute poverty.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27026
Session
2023-24
Related items
Poverty
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Poverty
Link
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