Oral QuestionDepartment for Work and Pensions

What recent assessment she has made of the potential merits of increasing carer’s allowance.

Tabled: 13 October 2020Answered: 19 October 2020

Asked by

Munira Wilson

Liberal DemocratTwickenham

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions

Answer from Hansard

The Prime Minister

I thank the hon. Member for his question and for his tireless campaigning on behalf of Christopher and also Fiona, who, as he points out, is with us today. Christopher’s death was a tragedy, and I agree that we owe it to Fiona—I am glad that she is here to hear this—and to other families to get this right. I can reassure him that work is under way to examine what action is necessary to prevent further such tragedies. That comes alongside our intention to consult on the liberty protection safeguards this year. I will make sure that the hon. Member is fully updated on the work as it progresses across government. I will ask that he makes sure that Fiona and others are updated as well.