HC Deb 09 January 1996 vol 269 c174W
Mr. William O'Brien

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what benefit home carers who ceased work to care for elderly relatives are entitled to when their caring duties end; and if he will make a statement. [8095]

Mr. Burt

Ex-carers may be entitled to a wide range of social security benefits, depending on their individual circumstances.

Mr. O'Brien

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many carers lost their right to unemployment benefit following the 1988 legislation on social benefits. [7994]

Mr. Roger Evans

The information is not available.