Have your say on the Child Maintenance Service
The UK Parliament Public Services Committee is examining how the Child Maintenance System (CMS) can be improved to better support families.
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15/04/2025
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The UK Parliament Public Services Committee is examining how the Child Maintenance System (CMS) can be improved to better support families.
They are inviting input from individuals and organisations—including single parents who use the CMS—to help them understand how the system is working, where it falls short, and how it can be made more effective. The insights gathered will shape the Committee’s recommendations to the Government.
If you would like to submit a response, the deadline is 23:59 on Wednesday 23 April.
Everything you need to take part is included in the guide below.
The Committee has outlined some specific questions they’d like responses to, and to support you in sharing your views, we’ve put together a handy guide. It explains what the Committee is looking to understand and how you can respond effectively.
Download our guide to help you submit your response and share your experiences of the CMS.
Download Parent Guide - Call for Evidence on the Child Maintenance System