Written questions

Part-time Employment: Carers

Commons · Question 71373 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 4 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to support carers who are in part-time work.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 4 Sep 2025

The Government keeps all aspects of Carer’s Allowance under review to see if it is meeting its objectives. It is not means-tested but is subject to a weekly earnings limit. This was increased by a record amount in April 2025, which will benefit at least 6...