Covid-19: Social and Economic Inequalities

Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb Excerpts

Monday 26th October 2020 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Penn (Con)]

My Lords, I have not seen that particular report, but I will look at it. The Government are absolutely committed to devolution, both of power and funding, so that local areas can look at what they need and allocate resources most effectively to support local jobs and businesses.

[Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb (GP) [V]]

My Lords, despite the Government’s best efforts, some people have fallen through the gaps. Have the Government considered a trial of universal basic income? This has been and is being trialled in other countries. It really seems to work.

[Baroness Penn (Con)]

The Government have previously had representations in favour of introducing a universal basic income. It is not a policy to which the Government are attracted.