Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 7
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Poverty measurement is important because it involves translating abstract concepts and definitions into very concrete...
Conclusion
Poverty measurement is important because it involves translating abstract concepts and definitions into very concrete expressions of who is poor and who needs extra help. Backed by a legal obligation to do so, the UK Government measures and reports Children in poverty: Measurement and targets 51 child poverty through a suite of income-based indicators which enable consistent tracking over time. DWP plays a valuable role in overseeing this measurement work.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 6 December 2021. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗