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Carer's Allowance

Asked by Mr Joshua ReynoldsLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 3 February 2025UIN 902516

The question

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

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

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.

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