Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.
Social Security Benefits: Marriage
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what his Department's policy is on recognising for social security purposes marriages between an uncle and niece legally contracted overseas where the couple are resident in England and Wales.
- Answer
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A marriage between an uncle and niece falls within the prohibited degrees of relationship set out in Part 1 of Schedule 1 to the Marriage Act 1949 and, by virtue of section 1(1) of that Act, is void for all purposes in England and Wales. There is similar legislation in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 15459
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Subjects
- Marriage Relatives Social security benefits
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- 2026-09-09 16:13:30 +0100
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