Written question asked by Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 January 2026. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Friday, 6 February 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Carer's Allowance Overpayments Independent Review

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he plans to implement he recommendations of the Independent Review of Carer’s Allowance Overpayments.

Answer: I refer the hon. Member to my Written Statement of 25 November HCWS1092 and (at Col 22WS) Carer's Allowance Overpayments Review - Hansard - UK Parliament where I outlined the department’s response to Liz Sayce’s Independent Review. The Government has welcomed the report and is accepting or partially accepting 38 out of the 40 recommendations. In some cases, the changes the report is asking for have already been made. Others will take more time to put in place.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 108829
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Publication of the Independent Review into Carer’s Allowance Overpayments and the Government Response
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects: Overpayments Reform Carer's allowance Carer's Allowance Overpayments Independent Review
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk