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Carer's Allowance: West Dorset

Asked by Edward MorelloLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 21 July 2025UIN 67262

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many unpaid carers receive Carer’s Allowance in West Dorset constituency.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

The latest figures available - from November 2024 - show that 999 people were receiving a Carer’s Allowance payment in West Dorset Constituency. These figures can be found on Stat-Xplore.

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