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 McGovernThis 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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