Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 6522

Carer's Allowance: Employment

Tabled: 4 October 2024

Answered: 14 October 2024

Question

Wendy Chamberlain

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of the earnings threshold for claiming Carer's Allowance on levels of employment amongst unpaid carers.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

The Government recognises the challenges unpaid carers are facing and is determined to provide them with the help and support they need and deserve. It is looking closely at how the benefit system currently does this. The Secretary of State undertakes a s...

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