The Work and Pensions Committee will explore the
potential benefits and drawbacks of introducing a Universal Basic
Income (UBI) in the UK, as part of its inquiry
into how DWP is preparing for changes in the world of work.
The Committee will hear from academics, policy experts and
campaigners on both sides of the debate as it examines the
feasibility of introducing an UBI, along with the potential costs
and economic benefits.
The term UBI is used to describe a proposal where the state would
provide a certain level of income for all citizens, regardless of
their financial position.
The Committee’s inquiry is looking at some of the possible medium
and long-term changes likely to affect the workplace and how the
DWP needs to prepare to support people both in and out of work.
Previous sessions have focused on the impact of
automation and how to
ensure young people in particular are properly supported to adapt
to labour market changes.
Witness schedule:
Wednesday 11th November at 9.30am
Panel 1
-
Stewart Lansley, Associate, Compass and
Visiting Fellow, University of Bristol
-
Pavlina Draganova, National Coordinator,
Organise
-
Professor Peter Alcock, Emeritus Professor of
Social Policy and Administration, University of Birmingham
-
Professor David Piachaud, Emeritus Professor
of Social Policy, London School of Economics
Panel 2
-
Anthony Painter, Chief Research and Impact
Officer, Royal Society for the Arts
-
Professor Nick Pearce, Director, University of
Bath Institute for Policy Research
-
Dr Malcolm Torry, Independent researcher and
author, and General Manager of the Basic Income Earth Network
-
Paul Vaughan, Head of Communities and
Neighbourhoods, Fife Council
-
Edward Davies, Director of Policy, Centre for
Social Justice
The meeting will be broadcast live and on demand on Parliament Live
TV.
