Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they take to ensure that a mother who has left a domestic violence situation has access to child benefit for any children living with her in cases where the father was previously the child benefit recipient.

A mother in such a position can make a claim to receive Child Benefit in respect of any children living with her. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has a dedicated team that prioritises any claims in this area and will decide on any issues of child responsibility. HMRC encourages mothers in this situation to make a claim as early as possible.