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Child Savings Accounts (Mental Capacity and Disability)

30 June 2026

Lead MP

John Milne

Debate Type

General Debate

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Benefits & WelfareMental Health
Other Contributors: 1

At a Glance

John Milne raised concerns about child savings accounts (mental capacity and disability) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

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Lead Contributor

Opened the debate
Mr. Milne moved a Bill to make provision about access to matured child savings accounts in the name of a young person who lacks capacity, requiring the Secretary of State to review savings provision for children and young people with disabilities including those who lack capacity; highlighting an injustice faced by families like Andrew Turner, whose son Mikey lacks mental capacity and cannot manage his own money despite having saved for him through a child trust fund. He emphasised that without proper legislation, these funds are effectively locked away and inaccessible to families, causing significant financial hardship and emotional distress.
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