Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 8093
Carer's Allowance
Tabled: 8 October 2024
Answered: 14 October 2024
Question
Neil Duncan-Jordan
Labour — Poole
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department has considered the potential merits of (a) reviewing and (b) reforming the Carer's Allowance.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsUnpaid carers play a vital role in supporting elderly or disabled relatives or friends. Sometimes unpaid carers will need to turn to the benefit system for financial support, so it is right that we keep Carer’s Allowance under review, to see if it is meet...
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