Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 72594

Child Maintenance Service

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 10 September 2025

Question

Fred Thomas

LabourPlymouth 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 Western
Information 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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