CARER'S ALLOWANCE AND THE UNIVERSAL CREDIT

Early day motion 1472, tabled 17 February 2011 by Tony Baldry (Conservative). Signed by 3 members.

That this House welcomes the decision by the Government not to incorporate carer's allowance into the Universal Credit and the fact that carer's allowance will continue to exist as a universal benefit; further welcomes the acknowledgement by the Government of the importance of carer's allowance as a universal benefit providing recognition of the role that carers play; and urges the Government to continue to take forward its strategy to support carers.

Signatures by party: Conservative 2, Liberal Democrat 1.