Require CMS to collect evidence that child maintenance is spent on the children
Currently, there is no formal accountability for where money given to a receiving parent is spent. No receipts for clothing/food/housing etc. This money could be being spent anywhere. We think itemised receipts for CMS spend should be mandatory.
Pat McFadden
Work & Pensions Secretary
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Include Child Maintenance as Income in Universal Credit and Means-Tested Benefit
Reform Child Maintenance Service, strengthen processes to protect paying parent
Require child maintenance payments to increase by inflation & review enforcement
Reassess CMS calculations to include assets and non-PAYE income for parents
Reform Child Maintenance Service: Support Active Fathers & End Historic Arrears
Require CMS to collect evidence that child maintenance is spent on the children
Currently, there is no formal accountability for where money given to a receiving parent is spent. No receipts for clothing/food/housing etc. This money could be being spent anywhere. We think itemised receipts for CMS spend should be mandatory.
Similar motions
Include Child Maintenance as Income in Universal Credit and Means-Tested Benefit
Reform Child Maintenance Service, strengthen processes to protect paying parent
Require child maintenance payments to increase by inflation & review enforcement
Reassess CMS calculations to include assets and non-PAYE income for parents
Reform Child Maintenance Service: Support Active Fathers & End Historic Arrears