The implications of means testing and increasingly vexed pension reforms will also be examined, and possible alternatives discussed. As a lifelong welfare campaigner, Frank Field is one of the UK's leading welfare experts. As well as speaking on education, social security and welfare in the House of Commons, he has worked for the Child Poverty Action Group and the Low Pay Unit. The lecture will be held in the Boyd Orr lecture theatre at 6.30pm on Tuesday 18 April. Boyd Orr building is on University Avenue by Byres Road.
All journalists welcome.
Mr Field will be available for questions after the lecture.