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...