Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN HL2166

Children: Maintenance

Tabled: 15 July 2026

Answered: 20 July 2026

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will reconsider the cancellation of the public consultation on the Child Maintenance Service's calculation process.

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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