Petitions/Cap pension contribution deductions for CMS income calculations
StatusClosed
Opened9 Dec 2025
Closes9 Jun 2026
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
Milestones

Ask the government to reform Child Maintenance Service (CMS) rules so large pension contributions can't unfairly reduce child maintenance. Cap allowable deductions and give CMS power to investigate suspected income diversion into pensions to avoid paying fair support.

The current CMS system allows non-resident parents to reduce their child maintenance by making large pension contributions. We believe this loophole is unfair and harms children financially. CMS should prioritise children's needs and prevent income diversion used to avoid parental responsibility.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Gerald Jones
1Gerald Jones MP
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
5
Chris Elmore
2Chris Elmore MP
Bridgend
4
Stephen Kinnock
3Stephen Kinnock MP
Aberafan Maesteg
2
Max Wilkinson
4Max Wilkinson MP
Cheltenham
1
Nigel Farage
5Nigel Farage MP
Clacton
1
Sarah Jones
6Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
1
Danny Kruger
7Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
1
Suella Braverman
8Suella Braverman MP
Fareham and Waterlooville
1
Jeremy Corbyn
9Jeremy Corbyn MP
Islington North
1
Laura Trott
10Laura Trott MP
Sevenoaks
1