Written question asked by John McDonnell (Labour) on Friday, 12 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. It was answered by Dan Tomlinson (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Parents: Allowances
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will consider counting a married couple as a single family unit and transfer the personal allowances of an unpaid parent to the working parent.
- Answer
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Marriage Allowance allows a spouse or civil partner to transfer ten per cent of their income tax personal allowance, as long as the partner is not paying tax at higher rates.
In 2026-27, the Marriage Allowance is worth up to £252.
There are no current plans to change the rules on Marriage Allowance. As with all taxes, the Government keeps Marriage Allowance under review.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 9314
- Session
- 2026-27
- Related items
- Subjects
- Allowances Parents Pay Married people
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- 2026-08-14 12:04:42 +0100
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