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Family Resources Survey

About this study

The Family Resources Survey (FRS) is a major study, conducted on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Running since 1992, the study provides facts and figures about the living conditions and resources of households in the United Kingdom. It is used by the Government to monitor the impact of policy changes and plan annual spending.

Results from the study are published every year on the Department for Work and Pension's website.

How we're working

The Family Resources Survey is conducted by NatCen and the Office for National Statistics.

Potential policy impact

The Department for Work and Pensions uses the information provided by this study to help plan how they will spend their annual budget of over £100 billion.

Results from the study help the Department for Work and Pensions understand how different sections of the public are managing today. From the results the Department for Work and Pensions can assess what effect decisions about taxes and benefits might have on families and individuals.

Methods

Every year, over 23,000 households take part in this study by completing a face-to-face interview.

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