Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 34266

Carer's Allowance: Overpayments

Tabled: 27 February 2025

Answered: 10 March 2025

Named Day

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many carers have received an earnings-related Carer’s Allowance overpayment since (a) 16 October and (b) 9 December 2024.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms

We do not have the in-year estimates for the time frame suggested however last year’s statistics are a guide to the overall overpayment levels.Levels of Carer’s Allowance overpayments for the year 23/24 can be found here:Fraud and error in the benefit sys...

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