Child benefit availability

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Dear HM Revenue and Customs,

Once the new two children child benefit comes in please would you explain what is the procedure for polygamous marriages? Are all " wives"of one man entitled to claim for two children despite it being against U.K. Law to marry more than one partner in this country.
Yours faithfully,
Diana Finch

foi.team@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk on behalf of FOI Central Team, HM Revenue and Customs

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Dear Diana Finch,

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April.

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HMRC Freedom of Information Team