Cost of Living: Rural Areas
Lords · Question HL3184 · Tabled 4 Dec 2024 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Question
Asked by The Lord Bishop of Gloucester
To ask His Majesty's Government further to the report Hidden Hardship, published by Dr Stephanie Denning of Coventry University in November 2023, what assessment they have made of the need (1) to tailor support provided through the welfare state for peopl
Answer
Answered by Baroness Sherlock, 17 Dec 2024
We are committed to tackling poverty and raising living standards across the country. We know that good work can significantly reduce the chances of people falling into poverty so this will be the foundation of our approach. Backed by £240 million investm...