Written question asked by Alison Bennett (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 5 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 December 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 2025 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Carer's Allowance: Overpayments

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what is the planned timetable for the reassessment of carers allowance overpayments as a result of incorrect operational guidance.

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 set out that the department will be reassessing historical and existing Carer’s Allowance cases with an earnings-related overpayment in England and Wales. This will cover the period between 2015 and summer 2025 where the treatment of fluctuating earnings may have given rise to an incorrect overpayment. I also said we would set out more details on the reassessment exercise in the New Year.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 97703
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
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Overpayments Carer's allowance
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk