Written Question·Treasury·UIN 16787
Child Benefit
Tabled: 7 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026
Question
Mr Joshua Reynolds
Liberal Democrat — Maidenhead
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing alternative financial support or tax relief for parents who provide substantial shared care for their children but are not the recipient of Child B
Answer
Lucy RigbyThe government recognises that decisions around Child Benefit entitlement can be complex for separated parents who share responsibility for a child. In these circumstances, the government encourages parents to agree between themselves who should receive C...
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