Oral Question·Department for Work and Pensions
“How many people are in receipt of Carer’s Allowance.”
Tabled: 21 October 2025Answered: 27 October 2025
Asked by
Dr Danny Chambers
Liberal Democrat — Winchester
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Social Security and Disability (Sir Stephen Timms)
Some 975,000 people are being paid carer’s allowance in England and Wales, including some 900 people in the hon. Member’s constituency.