Treasury Committee to investigate social mobility and intergenerational inequality in wide-ranging session
The Treasury Committee examines intergenerational inequality and social mobility in a wide-ranging session with economic experts.
The cross-party Committee of MPs will explore the causes of income and wealth differences between generations, whether low social mobility reduces economic growth and the impact of coronavirus and the cost of living crisis on inequality.
Meeting details
At 10:15am: Oral evidence
Work
Intergenerational inequality and social mobility (Non-inquiry session)
Independent economist
President at The Resolution Foundation
Social Mobility Commissioner at Social Mobility Commission
MPs are also likely to investigate the reasons behind rising house prices, the effectiveness of Government schemes such as Help to Buy, and the impact of the current rental market on intergenerational fairness.
Educational opportunity and attainment, the gender pay gap, and the pensions triple lock are also likely to be discussed.