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Written question asked by Baroness Finn (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2026. It was answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Summer Internship Programme

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard to the Civil Service Summer Internship Programme, how is the main household earner determined for an applicant who spent an equal amount of time with two households with different socio-economic backgrounds in the case of separation or divorce at the time the applicant was 14 years old; and whether the applicant is able to choose which household to nominate in that instance.

Answer

We require candidates to list the ‘main household earner’ using the ONS definition. In cases where a candidate had multiple households we advise candidates to use the ‘main householder earner’ in the household that best reflects their circumstances.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15174
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Children Divorced people Summer internship programme
Link
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