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Acknowledged
The Office for Statistics Regulation has recently made recommendations for improving income-based poverty statistics.
Conclusion
The Office for Statistics Regulation has recently made recommendations for improving income-based poverty statistics. DWP has said that it is considering its response to these recommendations, working with others in Government.
Government Response Summary
The Cross-Government Income and Earnings Coherence Steering Group will respond to OSR's recommendations, with a workplan published on 14 October, and will continue to liaise with OSR on its delivery.
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Government Response
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Government Response
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HM Government
Acknowledged
The Cross-Government Income and Earnings Coherence Steering Group, chaired by the ONS, will respond to OSR’s recommendations, and develop a workplan. The first version of the workplan was published on 14 October. The Income and Earnings Coherence Steering Group will continue to liaise with OSR on the delivery of the work plan.
Source
Committee
Work and Pensions Committee
Report
Third Report - Children in poverty: Measurement and targets
22 Sep 2021
HC 188
Addressee Bodies
Department for Work and Pensions
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.8 yrs
Report published
22 Sep 2021