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Written question asked by Siân Berry (Green Party) on Monday, 15 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. It was answered by Jake Richards (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Children: Maintenance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to question UIN 111080, answered in February 2026, if he will set out the issues identified by his Department’s continuous review of the Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders.

Answer

Most recently in relation to the administration of reciprocal enforcement of maintenance in England and Wales, the Ministry of Justice is considering improvements to both the general and the case-specific information available to applicants for reciprocal enforcement of maintenance orders and ways to facilitate the making of applications. Opportunities continue to be taken to raise bilateral issues with the authorities in other countries.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9797
Session
2026-27
Related items
Children: Maintenance
Thursday, 12 February 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Children Maintenance Reciprocal arrangements
Link
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