Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 3105
Carer's Allowance: Overpayments
Tabled: 30 August 2024
Answered: 5 September 2024
Named DayQuestion
Wendy Chamberlain
Liberal Democrat — North East Fife
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department plans to reduce the (a) number and (b) size of Carer's Allowance overpayments.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsWe recognise the challenges carers are facing and we are determined to provide unpaid carers with the support they need and deserve. With respect to overpayments of Carer’s Allowance, we are moving quickly to understand exactly what has gone wrong so we c...
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