Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 115729

Children: Maintenance

Tabled: 24 February 2026
Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter

LabourSuffolk Coastal

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when Section 25 of the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008 will commence; whether the commencement of Section 25 will coincide with the coming into force of the relevant provisions of the Chil

Answer

Andrew Western
Work is ongoing to implement Administrative Liability Orders. Section 25 of the Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008 will be commenced as part of the wider package of measures required to implement ALOs. We intend for its commencement to align wi...

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