Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Luke Taylor and Stephen Timms

Monday 3rd February 2025 Commons Chamber

[Luke Taylor (Sutton and Cheam) (LD)]

Marie Curie research has found that 15% of the three quarters of a million end-of-life carers are living below the poverty line, rising to 22% a year after bereavement. Given these statistics, will the Minister consider extending the time that carers can claim carer’s allowance from two months to six months after bereavement?

[Sir Stephen Timms]

We keep these matters under review. I have not looked at that particular proposal before, but if the hon. Gentleman would like to drop me a line I will certainly give it a careful look.