United Kingdom · Question · Written question
UIN 120937
Carer's Allowance
Introduced
8 February 2022
Last action
10 February 2022 · Answer
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10 February 2022
Summary
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make it her policy to increase the carers allowance cap to reflect the rise in minimum wage so that part-time workers do not have to reduce their hours to continue qualifying for carers allo
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8 February 2022
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make it her policy to increase the carers allowance cap to reflect the rise in minimum wage so that part-time workers do not have to reduce their hours to continue qualifying for carers allo
Source: Commons
10 February 2022
Answer
Carer’s Allowance has an earnings limit which permits carers to undertake some part-time work if they are able to do so. This recognises the benefits of staying in touch with the workplace, including greater financial independence and social interaction. ...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2022-02-08/120937
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1420838
- uk · wq-1420838 · source updated 10 February 2022