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Written question asked by Sarah Pochin (Reform UK) on Monday, 8 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. It was answered by Torsten Bell (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Economic Situation: Birth Rate

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what analysis her Department has conducted on the UK's birth rate and the economic impact of that rate.

Answer

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is the government's official independent forecaster responsible for assessing the UK economic and fiscal outlook including the impacts of government policy. Its annual publication the Fiscal Risks and Sustainability (FRS) report incorporates biennial long-term projections and analysis of major potential economic and fiscal trends, including demographics.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7866
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Economic situation Birth rate
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk