Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 5
5
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DWP’s analysis of the drivers of child income poverty from 2014 concluded that a key...
Conclusion
DWP’s analysis of the drivers of child income poverty from 2014 concluded that a key factor was the quantity and quality of paid work in families. Since this analysis, the labour market has continued to evolve and more children in income poverty are now in working families. We have seen the disruption caused by the pandemic and there has been a further decoupling of social security from the cost of living. We think the time is now right for the Department to revisit its analysis.
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Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
Tackling poverty, especially child poverty, is a cross-government priority. DWP is one of several producers of statistical publications on social deprivations and poverty. Other departments including DfE, DHSC and the ONS have responsibility in this space as tackling poverty requires cross-government effort. The Government liaises with various organisations and other countries to draw on the latest available evidence. The ONS are leading on the development of an interactive tool where users can explore the complex landscape of income and earnings statistics in one location.