Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 93601

Child Maintenance Service: Standards

Tabled: 21 November 2025
Answered: 16 December 2025

Question

Edward Morello

Liberal DemocratWest Dorset

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Child Maintenance Service in ensuring timely case handling and communication with parents.

Answer

Andrew Western
The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) is committed to providing a modern, efficient, and accessible service for all customers. Through the Service Modernisation Programme, CMS is expanding digital channels and self-service options, including online tools l...

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