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Social Security Benefits: Polygamy

Asked by Mr Gregory CampbellDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 22 June 2026UIN 10094

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To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many households of one family unit where there is one husband and more than one wife as a result of ceremonies performed outside the UK have been in receipt of benefits in (a) 2023, (b) 2024, and (c

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 9 June 2026 to Question UIN 4348.

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