Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 902516
Carer's Allowance
Tabled: 28 January 2025
Answered: 3 February 2025
Named DayQuestion
Mr Joshua Reynolds
Liberal Democrat — Maidenhead
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she plans to take to reform the Carer’s Allowance system.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsWe have announced the highest ever increase to the Carers Allowance earning limit, started considering the feasibility of a taper instead of the earnings threshold and launched an independent review of Carers Allowance overpayments.