Child Benefit
Commons · Question 16786 · Tabled 7 Jul 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Joshua Reynolds
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government has undertaken a review of the legislation governing Child Benefit payments to assess its adequacy in the context of modern family structures, including separated parents who share the day to
Answer
Answered by Lucy Rigby, 15 Jul 2026
The government recognises that decisions around Child Benefit entitlement can be complex for separated parents who share responsibility for a child. In these circumstances, the government encourages parents to agree between themselves who should receive C...