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Westminster Hall debateWestminster HallTuesday, 21 April 202616:00

Potential merits of use of alternative measures to GDP within Government

Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)

This Westminster Hall debate examines whether the UK government should use alternative economic measures alongside or instead of GDP to assess national progress and inform policy decisions. The debate will explore metrics that capture wellbeing, sustainability, and quality of life, questioning whether GDP alone provides a complete picture of economic health and societal outcomes.

This is nationally significant because how government measures economic success directly influences policy priorities and spending allocation. If alternative metrics gain traction, it could shift government focus from pure economic growth toward areas like health, environment, inequality, and wellbeing — affecting public spending on social services, environmental protection, and regional development.

Tax & Public FinancesEconomy & Jobs (General)

MPs most likely to speak

Chris BryantLabour Party

Rhondda and Ogmore

Dame Harriett BaldwinConservative and Unionist Party

West Worcestershire

Mr Alistair CarmichaelLiberal Democrats

Orkney and Shetland

Dr Roz SavageLiberal Democrats

South Cotswolds

Matt WesternLabour Party

Warwick and Leamington

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