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Written Question
Carer's Allowance: Overpayments
Tuesday 11th August 2026

Asked by: Baroness Tyler of Enfield (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask His Majesty's Government what action they plan to take to tackle the level of debt repayments unpaid carers in receipt of carer's allowance are continuing to face, following overpayments of carer's allowance; and how many unpaid carers are still affected and at risk of prosecution due to overpayments of carer's allowance.

Answered by Baroness Sherlock - Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)

The Department is making full use of automated notifications of earnings from HMRC to notify Carer’s Allowance recipients that they may be exceeding the weekly earnings limit. This should reduce both the number and size of overpayments linked to earnings, and was a measure welcomed by Liz Sayce in her independent review into such overpayments.

With respect to recovery of debt caused by overpayments, the Department remains committed to working with all customers to agree repayment terms, and strives to set affordable, sustainable repayment plans. Anyone who is unable to afford the proposed rate of repayment can contact DWP’s Debt Management at the earliest opportunity.

For a case to be considered for prosecution, there must have been a suspicion of fraud, a full criminal investigation, consideration of the public interest test and agreement from the Crown Prosecution Service to bring the case forward.

Division Vote (Lords)
21 Jul 2026 - Business of the House - View Vote Context
Baroness Tyler of Enfield (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 52 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 234
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Jul 2026 - Social Housing Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness Tyler of Enfield (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 60 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 162 Noes - 220
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Jul 2026 - Social Housing Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness Tyler of Enfield (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 57 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 232 Noes - 146
Division Vote (Lords)
15 Jul 2026 - Sporting Events Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness Tyler of Enfield (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 49 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 57 Noes - 154
Division Vote (Lords)
15 Jul 2026 - Sporting Events Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness Tyler of Enfield (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 30 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 129 Noes - 188
Division Vote (Lords)
15 Jul 2026 - Sporting Events Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness Tyler of Enfield (LD) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 53 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 212 Noes - 171
Division Vote (Lords)
13 Jul 2026 - Civil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Baroness Tyler of Enfield (LD) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 53 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 0 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 158 Noes - 239
Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 06 Jul 2026
National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation

"My Lords, both the report of the noble Baroness, Lady Amos, and the Ockenden inquiry identified poor leadership cultures—defensive cultures, dismissive cultures and doctor-knows-best cultures. The noble Baroness already referred to the voices of women and their partners being ignored, particularly when they are complaining of pain. Is the Minister …..."
Baroness Tyler of Enfield - View Speech

View all Baroness Tyler of Enfield (LD - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation
Scheduled Event - Thursday 2nd July - Add to calendar
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Lords - Oral questions - Main Chamber
Children’s Commissioner’s report 'Children’s and Young People’s Mental Health Services: 2024–25'
MP: Baroness Tyler of Enfield