Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN HL2167
Children: Maintenance
Tabled: 15 July 2026
Answered: 20 July 2026
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government, in light of their commitment in 2023 to include unearned income in the standard calculation used by the Child Maintenance Service, when they intend to introduce the necessary legislation to facilitate this.
Answer
The Department has recently completed a review of the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) calculation. This was underpinned by a substantial programme of research the results of which have been published. Following the review, the Government intends to reduce...
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