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Child Maintenance Service

Commons · Question 3164 · Tabled 19 May 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 1 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by John Milne

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the Child Maintenance Service's service level agreement is for contacting clients; and how compliance with that agreement is measured.

Answer

Answered by Andrew Western, 1 Jun 2026

The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) takes a flexible and tailored approach to customer contact, with standards aligned to the nature and complexity of different enquiry types. This ensures customers receive support appropriate to their circumstances and c...