Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 45925
Child Maintenance Service
Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 29 April 2025
Question
Saqib Bhatti
Conservative — Meriden and Solihull East
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, for what reason the Child Maintenance Service deems receipt of Child Benefit to be sufficient evidence that a child is still in full-time education.
Answer
Andrew WesternTo qualify for maintenance payments, a child must meet the Child Maintenance Service's criteria. They must be under 20 years of age and in full time, non-advanced education, or approved training, and eligible for Child Benefit. They must also be habituall...
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