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Written question asked by Stella Creasy (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 December 2023 (named day). It was answered by Paul Maynard (Conservative) on Monday, 4 December 2023 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Maternity Allowance: Eligibility

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to paragraph 3.10 of the Autumn Statement 2023, CP 977, published on 22 November 2023, if he will take steps to ensure self-employed parents remain able to verify their eligibility for maternity allowance.

Answer

Self-employed parents will continue to be able to claim Maternity Allowance. We are working to reflect the changes announced in the Autumn Statement in the claims process for Maternity Allowance announced and details will be published in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4139
Session
2023-24
Related items
Autumn Statement 2023
Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Command papers
House of Lords
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Eligibility Self-employed Maternity allowance
Link
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