PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Carer's Allowance (8 October 2024)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department has considered the potential merits of (a) reviewing and (b) reforming the Carer's Allowance.
Asked by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour)
Asked by:
Neil Duncan-Jordan (Labour)
Answer
Unpaid carers play a vital role in supporting elderly or disabled relatives or friends. Sometimes unpaid carers will need to turn to the benefit system for financial support, so it is right that we keep Carer’s Allowance under review, to see if it is meeting its objectives, and giving unpaid carers the help and support they need and deserve.
Answered by:
Sir Stephen Timms (Labour)
14 October 2024
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