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Recommendation 21
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Set out timeline and process to revise Index of Multiple Deprivation for rural deprivation.
Recommendation
We recommend that DEFRA and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities set out a timeline and process by which to review and revise the Index of Multiple Deprivation with the aim of more accurately capturing rural deprivation. The Government should commit to reaching a position by the end of this year, 2023, whereby it can commence a consultation on draft changes to the Index and guidance for decision-makers, and how the Index should be used to support funding decisions.
Paragraph Reference:
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 3 November 2023. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗