Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 59245

Children: Maintenance

Tabled: 11 June 2025

Answered: 17 June 2025

Question

Charlie Dewhirst

Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what safeguards are in place to prevent misuse of the Child Maintenance Service by resident parents making unfounded or exaggerated claims in order to maximise payments from the non-resident parent.

Answer

Andrew Western

Child Maintenance Service (CMS) decisions are made by caseworkers who consider all the evidence and apply the law, including any relevant case law, to the facts of each case.Where the legislation specifies or implies that a caseworker make a discretionary...

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