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Written question asked by Lord Stevenson of Balmacara (Labour) on Monday, 28 October 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 November 2019. It was answered by Baroness Stedman-Scott (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Children: Maintenance

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to amend the legislation relating to the calculation of child maintenance so that such calculations are based on a parent's gross salary, after tax and National Insurance deductions but before the deduction of pensions contributions.

Answer

Our statutory child maintenance scheme calculates payments simply and efficiently, usually based on the paying parent’s gross taxable income. This information is taken directly from HM Revenue and Customs for the latest available tax year.

We continue to review the calculation but have no plans to change it at this time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL471
Session
2019-19
Subjects
Children Maintenance
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk