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Written question asked by Lord Harper (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 December 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2008. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2008 on behalf of the Women and Equalities.


Disabled: Carers' Benefits

Question
To ask the Minister for Women and Equality with reference to paragraph 3.11 of the Carers at the Heart of 21st Century Families and Communities report, how much of the £150 million funding for breaks for carers of disabled children will be provided by the Government Equalities Office over each of the next two years.
Answer

The £150 million fund will be provided entirely by the Department of Health and will increase the support available for all carers, not just those that care for disabled children.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
485 c15-6W; 240813
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Disability Carers' benefits
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk