EXTENSION OF CARER'S ALLOWANCE TO PENSIONERS

Early day motion 2440, tabled 26 June 2006 by Eddie McGrady (Social Democratic and Labour Party). Signed by 74 members.

That this House notes that many carers are required to continue to care for family members and friends long after they reach retirement age; and calls for a review of the present social security legislation that prevents claimants in receipt of retirement pension from claiming carer's allowance.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 13, Conservative 7, DUP 5, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3.