Oral Question·Department for Work and Pensions
“When her Department will bring forward legislative proposals to introduce a 12 month eligibility definition for the Special Rules for Terminal Illness.”
Tabled: 2 November 2021Answered: 8 November 2021
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Answer from Hansard
Sir Stephen Timms
The hon. Gentleman is right that there has been a problem over a long period with overpayments—often inadvertent—of carer’s allowance. That is why my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State appointed Liz Sayce to undertake her independent review. I know she is making good progress, and I have regularly kept in touch with her. We are looking forward to receiving her recommendations, which will cover those who have been affected, and will recommend changes for the future, too.