Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 62571

Carer's Allowance

Tabled: 25 June 2025
Answered: 7 July 2025

Question

Mr Toby Perkins

LabourChesterfield

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of claimants losing their Carer’s Allowance as a result of her Department's proposed changes to Personal Independence Payments on local authorities.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
As I set out in the House of Commons on 1 July 2025, this Government has listened to the concerns raised by Members from across the House regarding the proposed changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Clause 5 of the Universal Credit and Personal ...

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