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Written question asked by Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour) on Thursday, 26 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 June 2025. It was answered by Rushanara Ali (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 July 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.


Homelessness and Housing: Basic Income

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department has commissioned research into the potential impact of universal basic income on (a) homelessness rates and (b) housing security.

Answer

The government has not commissioned research into the potential impact of universal basic income on homelessness rates and housing security. A universal basic income is not government policy.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
63047
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Housing Homelessness Research Basic income
Link
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