Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 71373

Part-time Employment: Carers

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 4 September 2025

Question

Matt Vickers

Conservative — Stockton West

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to support carers who are in part-time work.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
The Government keeps all aspects of Carer’s Allowance under review to see if it is meeting its objectives. It is not means-tested but is subject to a weekly earnings limit. This was increased by a record amount in April 2025, which will benefit at least 6...
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