Carer's Allowance: Students

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she make an assessment of the potential impact of the ineligibility for the Carer's Allowance of people in education for more than 21 hours a week on levels of poverty amongst young carers.

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1. 4 October 2024

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she make an assessment of the potential impact of the ineligibility for the Carer's Allowance of people in education for more than 21 hours a week on levels of poverty amongst young carers.

   Source: Commons

2. 14 October 2024

   Answer

   This Government recognises and appreciates the vital contribution made by all unpaid carers. It is a general principle that people in full-time education should be supported by the educational maintenance system, rather than the social security benefit sy...

   Source: Written answer

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