Carers were the subject of a debate in Westminster yesterday where many MPs asked questions to Paul Burstow (Minister of State (Care Services), Health; Sutton and Cheam, Liberal Democrat).
The debate concluded with the following statement from Paul Burstow:
I am looking at my notes on the points about benefits that the hon. Gentleman made and the precise time scales. Obviously, I am not the Minister responsible for the review of welfare benefits, which several hon. Members have mentioned, but it is clear that the timetable is quick and that reports back will be made during the spending review. Hon. Members who have representations to make about how we ensure that carers' interests are served within those changes should therefore make them now. This debate is a good part of that process, and I will ensure that the matter is kept in the minds of Ministers and officials.
The Alliance has been active for over 2 years and has successfully organised a Carers Poverty Protest in both 2009 and 2010 when many Carer Groups worked together towards a single goal, to fight for the rights of carers that care for their loved ones and forced to live in poverty.
