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Written question asked by Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 June 2025. It was answered by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Basic Income

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether she has had discussions with her international counterparts in countries that have trialled Universal Basic Income on (a) their experiences and (b) key challenges.

Answer

Universal Basic Income is not being considered as an alternative social security system by the Department for Work and Pensions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
62242
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Pilot schemes Basic income
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk