Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 3
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Paragraph: 69
Outline principles to guide benefit policy design and inform benefit level setting after consultation
Recommendation
Discussion on the adequacy of benefit levels can often be sidetracked by debate on whether it is possible to define essential costs or needs. We agree that it would be a useful first measure for the Government to set out a framework of principles to underpin the design and delivery of benefit policy. The Government should, following consultation with stakeholders, outline a set of principles to guide the design and delivery of benefit policy, and to inform decisions on how benefit levels are set.
Paragraph Reference:
69
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 23 May 2024. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗