Written questions

Carer's Allowance Overpayments Independent Review Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 99737 · 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, what discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on the independent review of Carer's Allowance overpayments.

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...