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Written question asked by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Friday, 14 November 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 November 2008. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2008 on behalf of the Treasury.


Child Tax Credits: EC Nationals

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many nationals of each A8 country who have worked in the UK and have now left the country are in receipt of (a) child benefit and (b) tax credits.
Answer

The information requested is not available. Any person, regardless of nationality, who has left the UK permanently is not entitled to child benefit or tax credits, with the exception of those persons who continue to be in receipt of a UK contributory benefit. Such exceptions apply to UK and other EEA nationals leaving the UK for residence in another member state.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
483 c1886W; 237340
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Child tax credit Child benefit EU nationals
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk