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Social Security Benefits: Polygamy

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 29 June 2026UIN 12581

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many households have claimants recorded as being in a polygamous marriage for a) Housing Benefit and b) other benefits.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

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

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