Poverty: Children
Commons · Question 97221 · Tabled 4 Dec 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record
Answered 12 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by James Wild
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to section 5.3: Tackling child poverty and reforming welfare of the Budget 2025, when he expects to bring forward legislative changes.
Answer
Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 12 Dec 2025
Our Autumn Budget emphasised our commitment to a fairer welfare system that is fit for the future and provides value for taxpayers. This includes removing the two child limit from April 2026. This will lead to a substantial reduction in child poverty, hel...