Debates between Alison McGovern and Mims Davies during the 2024 Parliament

Carer’s Allowance

Debate between Alison McGovern and Mims Davies
Wednesday 16th October 2024

(1 month, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alison McGovern Portrait Alison McGovern
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I apologise, Mr Speaker. You would think that after 14 years I would be able to get it right.

Alison McGovern Portrait Alison McGovern
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Yes, 14 years. It just goes to show that every day in this House is a school day. Thank you, Mr Speaker; I always welcome your suggestions.

I cannot pre-empt the Secretary of State’s decision, but she will shortly start her uprating review of carer’s allowance, following the release of yesterday’s earnings data and today’s inflation figures, and the outcome of that review will include the new weekly rate of carer’s allowance from April 2025.