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Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by David Clelland (Labour). It was answered on Tuesday, 9 June 2009 on behalf of the Treasury.


Topical Questions

Question
Ministers will be aware that this week is carers week. Could the appropriate Minister from the Treasury meet the appropriate Minister from the Department for Work and Pensions to try to find the finances to end the unfairness in the carer's allowance, which is completely lost following a very small increase in earnings or on retirement, despite the fact that the caring role and responsibility continue?
Answer

This being my first day as a Treasury Minister, having previously been at the Department for Work and Pensions, I can say I will be delighted to hold such a meeting.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
493 c648 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Carer's allowance Migrant workers
Link
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