Child Benefit (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to amend the Child Benefit Act 2005 to disqualify nationals of European Union member states other than the United Kingdom who are resident in the United Kingdom with children living overseas from eligibility for child benefit payments; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This Bill would change the rules for Child Benefit in the UK. It would disqualify EU national residents in the UK from receiving Child Benefit if their children live overseas, while UK nationals would remain eligible.

Key Points

It would amend the Child Benefit Act 2005 to disqualify the specified group from eligibility for child benefit payments.
The change applies only to nationals of EU member states other than the United Kingdom who are resident in the UK and have children living overseas.
UK nationals would not be affected by the change.
It could affect related administrative rules and for connected purposes related to Child Benefit.
The Bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons and would proceed to further stages if supported.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the second reading in the Commons; if the principle is accepted, it would move to committee stage and further readings before becoming law.

Who is affected?

EU nationals living in the UK (excluding UK nationals) who have children living overseasFamilies and dependants of those nationalsThe Department for Work and Pensions (benefits administrator) and other bodies involved in administering Child Benefit

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Child Benefit (Amendment)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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