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Social Security Benefits: Polygamy

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 21100

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recognition does the Department make of polygamous marriages in the benefits system.

Answered by Department for Work and Pensions

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 1 June 2026 to Question UIN 2859.

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