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Recommendation 30

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In the interests of the young people considering taking part in the Welsh Government’s Basic...

Conclusion
In the interests of the young people considering taking part in the Welsh Government’s Basic Income pilot, the DWP and the Welsh Government should work together to conduct an impact assessment on the benefits received and the amount of taxes paid by the average potential participant.
Paragraph Reference: 153
Government Response Not Addressed
HM Government Not Addressed
The Department for Work and Pensions has advised the Welsh Government how Universal Credit would be affected by payments under the proposed basic income pilot. HMRC has similarly advised about the treatment of taxation.