AFF Quick Poll 1 November 2012 at 9:26AM in UK armed forces MoneySaving 5 replies 1.5K views

AFF_company_representative

Due to the effect of mobility on spousal employment should those military families who now no longer qualify for Child Benefit still be able to claim? Cast your Yes/No vote in the Quick Poll at www.aff.org.uk - if you have any comments please post them here.

Andy_L

No. If Military life disrupts spousal employment then that should be compensated by the Military employemnt package specifically rather than a differing budget.

Isn't this already included in the X-factor calculation anyway?

maddymoo

But will there honestly be many families though who will be affected by the changes?

Buellguy

Andy_L wrote: »

No. If Military life disrupts spousal employment then that should be compensated by the Military employemnt package specifically rather than a differing budget.

Isn't this already included in the X-factor calculation anyway?[/QUOTE]

AFAIK nope

Gonzo33

I think the main concern has been about the wives whose spouses are posted overseas where there is little chance of work. Child benefit covers your NI stamp as a spouse with regard to your state pension upon retirement, if the spouse loses CB they will lose that aspect. However you can claim NIC's back now via HMRC so that should not be an issue.

AFF_company_representative

Thank you for your responses everyone, they have been passed to our Employment Specialist.