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Written question asked by Jim Cunningham (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 July 1994. It was answered by Nicholas Scott (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 July 1994 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.


Dept of Social Security

Question
What proposals he has to bring the carers allowance in line with national average earnings. - We have no plans to do so. Invalid care allowance provides a measure of income maintenance and is not intended to be a wage for carers.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
246 c744W
Session
1993-94
Subjects
Carers Carers' benefits Average earnings