Inflation: Low Incomes
Commons · Question 119872 · Tabled 11 Mar 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the impact of inflation on low-income households.
Answer
Answered by Torsten Bell, 19 Mar 2026
The Government recognises inflation can place particular pressure on low-income households. Analysis from the Office for National Statistics shows that lower-income households spend a larger share of their income on essentials such as food, energy and hou...