Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 9725

Poverty

Tabled: 17 October 2024
Answered: 23 October 2024

Question

Rachael Maskell

Labour (Co-op)York Central

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps is she taking to reduce the number of people in (a) relative poverty, (b) absolute poverty and (c) destitution.

Answer

Alison McGovern
This government is committed to tackling poverty. We know that good work can significantly reduce the chances of people falling into poverty so alongside social security this will be the foundation of our approach. The Get Britain Working White Paper, to ...

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