Inflation: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 126567 · Tabled 13 Apr 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how her Department monitors the impact of inflation on rural low-income families.
Answer
Answered by Torsten Bell, 21 Apr 2026
The Government recognises that rising household costs, driven by elevated inflation, continue to place pressure on many families, including those in rural areas. CPI inflation is measured by the Office for National Statistics. While it is not broken down ...