Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Thérèse Coffey and Liz Twist

Monday 6th June 2022 Commons Chamber

[Dr Coffey]

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 (Blaydon) (Lab)]

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