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Written question asked by Rebecca Smith (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Western (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Children: Maintenance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many resident parents in receipt of Universal Credit receive Child Maintenance from more than one paying parent.

Answer

The information requested is not readily available and to provide it would incur disproportionate cost.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16772
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Children Maintenance Parents Universal credit
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk