Carer’s Leave

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 4:51 pm on 14 May 2025.

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Photo of Ann Davies Ann Davies Plaid Cymru, Caerfyrddin 4:51, 14 May 2025

The value of the 310,000 carers we have in Wales is £10 billion, so they are saving the Welsh economy—or the DWP here—£10 billion. Surely, we must have a system whereby carers, through the leave that they can receive, are empowered to apply for jobs that will give them the opportunity to work and care at the same time. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that having such a system is vital for the DWP’s money to be used wisely?