Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury

Extend Child Tax Credit eligibility to third or later children

Closed 30 signatures

What the petition asks

Third or later children born after April 2017 should be eligible for child tax credit on the same terms as first and second children.
The Government should give support all families, including those with more than two children, and give them the same rights.

Timeline

11 Jun 2021 Petition opened for signatures
11 Dec 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 30
Status Closed
Department HM Treasury
Opened 11 Jun 2021
Closed 11 Dec 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.