HC Deb 05 May 1977 vol 931 cc238-9W
Mr. Stan Crowther

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will indicate the circumstances in which child benefit is payable in respect of children resident ouside the United Kingdom.

Mr. Deakins

Child benefit is generally only payable in respect of children resident outside Great Britain if their absence is intended to be temporary, that is:

  1. i. if it does not exceed 26 weeks; or
  2. ii. is for the purpose of receiving full-time education at a recognised educational establishment and the period has not exceeded 156 weeks; or
  3. iii. is for the purpose of medical treatment for a condition which commenced before the child left Great Britain.

Child benefit may also be payable under EEC arrangements and reciprocal agreements with other countries.

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