Oral Question·Department for Work and Pensions
“What steps she is taking to tackle Carer's Allowance overpayments.”
Tabled: 12 September 2024Answered: 7 October 2024
Asked by
Anna Dixon
Labour — Shipley
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Social Security and Disability (Sir Stephen Timms)
The work of unpaid carers is vital and often heroic, and we are determined to give them the support that they need. We are currently looking at options for tackling the problem of overpayments, including the possible introduction of a text message alert service.