Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 45710
Children: Maintenance
Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 29 April 2025
Question
Suella Braverman
Reform UK — Fareham and Waterlooville
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department plans to increase the ability of the Child Maintenance Service to access bank accounts held in joint names for securing outstanding payments.
Answer
Andrew WesternThe Child Maintenance Service (CMS) has a range of strong enforcement powers that are designed to get money flowing quickly, prevent the build-up of arrears and ensure children get the financial support they deserve.When a paying parent does not make main...
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