Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 72594
Child Maintenance Service
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 10 September 2025
Question
Fred Thomas
Labour — Plymouth Moor View
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps the Child Maintenance Service is taking to help tackle cases where undeclared income from the paying parent is found.
Answer
Andrew WesternInformation about the paying parent's gross income is taken directly from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for the latest tax year available. This allows calculations to be made quickly and accurately. Any income subject to income tax including bonuses and o...
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