Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 123431
Carer's Allowance: Gig Economy
Tabled: 24 March 2026
Answered: 31 March 2026
Question
Damien Egan
Labour — Bristol North East
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the issues faced by carers working in the gig economy in maintaining eligibility for Carer’s Allowance; and whether his Department has assessed the potential merits of ref
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsUnpaid carers are vital – to the people they support, to their community, and to our country. We acknowledge and value the important contribution made by unpaid carers every day in providing vital care and continuity of support to family and friends with ...
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