This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Petition Extend the Carer's Allowance Supplement to England and Wales
The Scottish Government has introduced a Carer's Allowance Supplement of £231.40 twice a year for people receiving Carer's Allowance in Scotland. The UK Government should extend this supplement to people who claim Carer's Allowance in England and Wales.
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Many people who are caring can't go to work and the extra £462.80 a year can make a difference to so many people.
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Carer's allowance to be debated by MPs
On Wednesday 30 March, MPs will take part in a Westminster Hall debate on carer's allowance. The debate will be led by Karl Turner MP. The debate will start at 2:30pm and last for up to 90 minutes.
Watch the debate here on Wednesday: https://www.parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/1cc2eace-1e7d-4886-84bb-7733899cf015
You'll be able to read a transcript of the debate a few hours after it happens: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2022-03-30
The House of Commons Library will also publish a research briefing on this issue before the debate: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cdp-2022-0071/
What is a Westminster Hall debate?
Westminster Hall is the second chamber of the House of Commons. Westminster Hall debates give MPs an opportunity to raise local and national issues and receive a response from a government minister. Westminster Hall debates are general debates that do not end in a vote.
Find out more about Westminster Hall debates: https://www.parliament.uk/about/how/business/debates/westminster-hall-debates/
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