Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Baroness Coffey and Liz Twist
Monday 6th June 2022

(2 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
Read Full debate Read Hansard Text Read Debate Ministerial Extracts
Baroness Coffey Portrait Dr Coffey
- Hansard - -

The whole House would unite with my hon. Friend in thanking carers, and I am sure we all have lived experiences as well. I think it is fair to say that carers allowance is not intended to be a replacement salary or anything like that; it is a contribution, and a modest contribution, I accept. As with all benefits, we consider the uplift annually, and I will continue to do so.

Liz Twist Portrait Liz Twist (Blaydon) (Lab)
- Hansard - - - Excerpts

5. What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the delivery of support to low-income households with the cost of living.