Written questions

Social Security Benefits: Polygamy

Commons · Question 10094 · Tabled 16 Jun 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions · Official record

Answered 22 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Gregory Campbell

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many households of one family unit where there is one husband and more than one wife as a result of ceremonies performed outside the UK have been in receipt of benefits in (a) 2023, (b) 2024, and (c

Answer

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms, 22 Jun 2026

I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 9 June 2026 to Question UIN 4348.