Poverty

Department for Work and Pensions written question – answered at on 15 May 2024.

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Photo of Alison McGovern Alison McGovern Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions)

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he plans to update the baseline year for absolute poverty.

Photo of Jo Churchill Jo Churchill The Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions

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

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