Benefits system in Wales Evidence Welsh Select Committee
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- Benefits System in Wales Evidence Welsh Select Committee August 2021
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This evidence supports the call for further devolution of powers in Wales, especially those that increase the ability for Wales to tackle poverty. Doing so, our work here evidence that the 10 years of austerity following the election of the Coalition Government of 2010 opened a chasm for rising socio-inequalities for Wales. This chasm has ensured that low-income people and communities in Wales were hit hard because of Covid-19 and during lockdown. In this evidence we call for further devolution of powers that will enable the Welsh Government to provide equitable financial stability for the people of Wales. Our evidence draws on our own primary research and is supported by a wealth of secondary research from academics, activists and civil society organisations who work on the frontline in supporting those in needs across Wales. This evidence discusses the current levels of poverty in Wales and highlights the rising incidence of food bank use as a key identifier. Moreover, the evidence also acknowledges the potential economic impact in Wales as the pandemic dust settles and discusses the attainment (and gaps) of Local Assistance Schemes, furlough, taxation, UC, and the recent £20 uplift. Finally, we end with a significant discussion of evidence surrounding the proposal for a trial of a Universal Basic Income in Wales and discuss the link between this and the Wellbeing of Future Generations in Wales.
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Statws | Cyhoeddwyd - 16 Medi 2021 |
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The Benefit System in Wales: Written evidence (BSW0013) was submitted to this enquiry, and subsequently the evidence was used in the writing of the report.
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Media article: 'Bangor University tax specialist sharing expertise to help less fortunate', North Wales Chronicle
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Media article: 'Bangor University expert shares expertise to help the less well-off', The Bangor Aye
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