Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 83456
Carers: Employment
Tabled: 20 October 2025
Answered: 29 October 2025
Question
Steve Darling
Liberal Democrat — Torbay
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate his Department has made of the potential impact of supporting unpaid carers into employment on the economy.
Answer
Sir Stephen TimmsUnpaid carers play a vital role in our communities, and we all owe them a debt of gratitude. We know that for the vast majority of people, care begins at home with their families. Many people wish to play a role in caring for their friends and family, and...
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