Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 18353
Children: Maintenance
Tabled: 13 July 2026
Answered: 21 July 2026
Question
Dr Ellie Chowns
Green Party — North Herefordshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent progress he has made in reforming the Child Maintenance Service.
Answer
Andrew WesternThis Government has committed to a series of reforms to the Child Maintenance Service (CMS). These include the intention to remove Direct Pay and move to a single, enhanced Collect and Pay system. This will enable the CMS to monitor all payments, identify...
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