Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 97221

Poverty: Children

Tabled: 4 December 2025
Answered: 12 December 2025

Question

James Wild

ConservativeNorth West Norfolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to section 5.3: Tackling child poverty and reforming welfare of the Budget 2025, when he expects to bring forward legislative changes.

Answer

Sir Stephen Timms
Our Autumn Budget emphasised our commitment to a fairer welfare system that is fit for the future and provides value for taxpayers. This includes removing the two child limit from April 2026. This will lead to a substantial reduction in child poverty, hel...

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