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Poverty: Disability

Asked by Calum MillerLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 24 March 2025UIN 39255

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed welfare reforms on poverty levels among (a) disabled people and (b) their families.

Answered by Alison McGovern

As the Secretary of State announced on Tuesday 18th March 2025, the equality and poverty impact analysis will be published alongside the spring statement.

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