Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 80060
Children: Maintenance
Tabled: 10 October 2025
Answered: 20 October 2025
Named DayQuestion
Samantha Niblett
Labour — South Derbyshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the Child Maintenance Service plans to pause (a) enforcement and (b) judicial review while recalculations are made.
Answer
Andrew WesternThe Child Maintenance Service (CMS) enforcement powers are designed to get money flowing quickly, prevent the build-up of arrears and ensure children get the financial support they deserve. There are already some exceptional circumstances where enforceme...
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