Written questions

Carer's Allowance: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 99735 · Tabled 15 Dec 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 23 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has had made an assessment of the potential impact of the findings and recommendations of the Independent Review of Carer's Allowance payments on carers in Northern Ireland.

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 23 Dec 2025

The Independent Review into overpayments of Carer’s Allowance linked to earnings covered England and Wales. In view of the principle of parity with DWP in matters of social security, I informed the Minister for Communities of the Review’s findings and the...