AQW 650/22-27

Mr Andrew Muir
Alliance Party
North Down

Tabled Date: 26/05/2022
Answered On Date: 01/06/2022
Priority Written: Yes

Question:
To ask the Minister of Health whether consideration has been given to the rollout of a carer's allowance supplement in Northern Ireland, similar to that introduced in Scotland.

Answer:

Carer’s allowance is the responsibility of the Department for Communities and it would be for that Department to consider.