MP speaks up for Autism Carers

The UK Autism Foundation has called on the Prime Minister and the new Secretary of State at the Department of Work and Pensions to substantially incrase the Carers Allowance in order to help those who are plunging into poverty as a result of the credit crunch and the recession. There are many carers who do not even receive an allowance.UKAF has called for urgent action in Carers Week.(8-14th of June)

Scott pays tribute to the thousands of carers in the UK who who care for the needs of children and adults with autism and Asperger's Syndrome on a 24 hour basis. He has tabled an important early day motion in the House of Commons calling for action on the Carer's Allowance.

EDM 1551 states:

Autism And The Carer's Allowance

That this house pays tribute and acknowledges the valuable contribution made by thousands of parents and carers, in supporting the needs of children and adults with autism and Asperger's Syndrome; supports the call of the UK Autism Foundation urging the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State at the Department of Work and Pensions to consider a substantial increase to the carer's allowance; shares the concern of the UK Autism Foundation that the present economic crisis is plunging some parents, carers and families with autism into poverty; backs the call of autism campaigners for Her Majesty's Government to increase the tax credits, the disabilities living allowance and the carer's allowance in order for parents, carers, children and adults with autism and Asperger's Syndrome to survive the credit crunch and the deepening recession.

Parliamentarians of all parties in the House of Commons are currently signing early day motion 1551 on autism carers.