Section 137 Child benefit.
A person who is responsible for one or more children F1or qualifying young persons in any week shall be entitled, subject to the provisions of this Part of this Act, to a benefit (to be known as “child benefit”) for that week in respect of the F2child or qualifying young person, or each of the children or qualifying young persons, for whom he is responsible.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in s. 137 inserted (10.4.2006) by Child Benefit Act 2005 (c. 6), ss. 2(1)(a), 6(2)
- F2
Words in s. 137 substituted (10.4.2006) by Child Benefit Act 2005 (c. 6), ss. 2(1)(b), 6(2)
Notes on Part IX
Modifications
- C1
Pt. 9: transfer of functions in part (1.4.2003 for specified purposes, 7.4.2003 in so far as not already in force) by Tax Credits Act 2002 (c. 21), ss. 49(2)(b), 61 (with s. 54(1)(3)(4)(6)(8)); S.I. 2003/392, art. 2