Written question asked by Alex Cunningham (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 October 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 October 2014. It was answered by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 October 2014 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Carer's Allowance
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if he will make it his policy to link an increase of the earnings threshold for carer's allowance to the rise in the National Minimum Wage.
- Answer
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The earnings threshold in Carer’s Allowance is regularly reviewed. It is designed to enable carers to maintain a link with the labour market and achieve greater financial independence. It is increased periodically, most recently from £100 to £102 on 20 May 2014.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 211436
- Session
- 2014-15
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- Uprating Carer's allowance
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- 2015-05-22 05:11:32 +0100
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