Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 15
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Paragraph: 61
DWP should set out clearly, in response to this report, what work it now plans...
Recommendation
DWP should set out clearly, in response to this report, what work it now plans to do on the development of supplementary experimental statistics using the SMC’s methodology and a timescale for completing this work. It should also explain how the Secretary of State’s focus on aspects of material deprivation will inform its approach to poverty measurement.
Paragraph Reference:
61
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.