PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Carer's Allowance (28 January 2025)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she plans to take to reform the Carer’s Allowance system.

Asked by:
Mr Joshua Reynolds (Liberal Democrat)

Answer

We have announced the highest ever increase to the Carers Allowance earning limit, started considering the feasibility of a taper instead of the earnings threshold and launched an independent review of Carers Allowance overpayments.


Answered by:
Sir Stephen Timms (Labour)
3 February 2025

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