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Carer's Allowance

Asked by Ed DaveyLiberal DemocratDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 129795

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will publish a copy of the (a) written and (b) SMS correspondence sent to people when the Department requires further information to reassess their Carer's Allowance case.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

It has not proved possible to respond to the Rt hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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