Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 7050

Carer's Allowance: Employment

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 14 October 2024

Question

Andrew Cooper

LabourMid Cheshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department plans to revise the (a) limits on earnings and (b) number of hours that can be worked for people in receipt of Carer’s Allowance.

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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