Written Question·Treasury·UIN 126567

Inflation: Rural Areas

Tabled: 13 April 2026
Answered: 21 April 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist PartyStrangford

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how her Department monitors the impact of inflation on rural low-income families.

Answer

Torsten Bell
The Government recognises that rising household costs, driven by elevated inflation, continue to place pressure on many families, including those in rural areas. CPI inflation is measured by the Office for National Statistics. While it is not broken down ...

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