Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 1502
Poverty: Birth Rate
Tabled: 24 July 2024
Answered: 31 July 2024
Question
Ian Lavery
Labour — Blyth and Ashington
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of poverty levels on birth rates.
Answer
Alison McGovernIt is not possible to make a robust assessment of the impact of poverty levels on birth rates. This is because poverty levels are potentially one of a very wide range and complex interaction of social, economic and personal factors which might affect birt...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 1502) →