Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 101758

Child Maintenance Service: Staff

Tabled: 2 January 2026

Answered: 13 January 2026

Named Day

Question

Tom Tugendhat

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many staff the Child Maintenance Service employs; and what the average caseload is per caseworker in the (a) enforcement, (b) calculation and (c) complaints teams.

Answer

Andrew Western

The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) employs staff across a range of operational functions to support the effective administration of child maintenance arrangements. Staffing levels and the nature of work vary between business areas, including enforcement,...

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