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Written question asked by Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 12 June 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 15 June 2007. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 18 June 2007 on behalf of the Treasury.


Child Benefit: Armed Forces

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer to which partner child benefit is payable in circumstances where a member of the armed forces and his wife are posted overseas while in receipt of child benefit.
Answer

Child benefit continues to be payable to the same member of the couple who was receiving payment prior to the posting.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
143139; 461 c1494-5W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Child benefit Armed forces
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk