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Written question asked by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 13 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Paul Maynard (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 May 2024 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Carer's Allowance: Overpayments

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Carer’s Allowance overpayment cases are being investigated by his Department; and if he will publish the level of overpayments being pursued, broken down into £1,000 ranges in the financial year 2023-24.

Answer

There are currently 750 live cases where Carers Allowance is shown as the “primary” benefit under investigation.

We do not hold information on the size of any individual overpayment whilst the investigation process is taking place – this is not determined until the investigation is completed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25732
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Overpayments Carer's allowance
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk