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Written question asked by Edward Morello (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 23 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 March 2026. It was answered by Lucy Rigby (Labour) on Tuesday, 31 March 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Child Trust Fund and Individual Savings Accounts

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to enable disabled young people to access funds held in Child Trust Funds and Junior ISAs when they turn 18.

Answer

Disability refers to a range of conditions, many of which do not prevent holders of Child Trust Funds and JISAs accessing them in the usual way. Where parents and carers need to engage with provisions under the Mental Capacity Act to manage the finances of a child, the Ministry of Justice has provided a guide, available at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-how-to-guide-to-help-families-access-trust-funds-of-disabled-young-adults


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
123018
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Disability Child trust fund Individual savings accounts Young people
Link
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