Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 45710

Children: Maintenance

Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 29 April 2025

Question

Suella Braverman

Reform UKFareham 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 Western
The 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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