Child Benefit
Commons · Question 16787 · Tabled 7 Jul 2026 · Treasury · Official record
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Joshua Reynolds
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing alternative financial support or tax relief for parents who provide substantial shared care for their children but are not the recipient of Child B
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...