Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 6520
Carer's Allowance: Students
Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 14 October 2024
Question
Wendy Chamberlain
Liberal Democrat — North East Fife
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she make an assessment of the potential impact of the ineligibility for the Carer's Allowance of people in education for more than 21 hours a week on levels of poverty amongst young carers.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsThis Government recognises and appreciates the vital contribution made by all unpaid carers. It is a general principle that people in full-time education should be supported by the educational maintenance system, rather than the social security benefit sy...
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