PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(26 November 2025)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the outstanding level of carers allowance overpayments debt is in relation to carers breaching the earnings limit.
Asked by:
Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat)
Asked by:
Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat)
Answer
As of June 2025, just under £166 million was outstanding from just under 93,500 CA debtors due to earnings over the limit which was classed as claimant error. Further information can be found on the Carer’s Allowance statistical release which was published this week: Analysis of Carer’s Allowance claimants receiving other benefits, undertaking paid work, receiving overpayments and civil penalties - GOV.UK
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