Alison Bennett MP: written questions 2026

Written questions

• Crisis and Resilience Fund: CarersDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103621More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the Crisis and Resilience Fund which is launching in April 2026 will recognise unpaid carers as a financially vulnerable group and a group who are likely to need support from that Fund.

  Answer: My Department has engaged with stakeholders on the design of the Fund through a structured process, including eligibility requirements. We are considering feedback received through this process, and we plan to publish guidance this month.

  Answered 12 Jan 2026

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• Carer's Allowance: OverpaymentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103620More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many carers have been convicted of fraud since 2015 related to Carer’s Allowance overpayments.

  Answer: The Government inherited a system where some busy carers, already struggling under a huge weight of caring responsibilities, have found themselves with unexpected debts due to earnings-related overpayments of Carer’s Allowance which they were asked to pay...

  Answered 26 Jan 2026

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• Hussam Abu SafiyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103067More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure the release of Dr Abu Safiya.

  Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 6 August to question 68153.

  Answered 8 Jan 2026

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