Written question asked by Chris Ruane (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 October 2004. It was answered by Chris Pond (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 October 2004 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Dept for Work and Pensions;Child Support Agency

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the total amount is of maintenance arrears outstanding in respect of self-employed non-resident parents who are subject to or awaiting CSA enforcement action. - No figures. Including text of letter from Doug Smith of the CSA.

Answer: Chris Ruane: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what the total amount is of maintenance arrears outstanding in respect of self-employed non- resident parents who are subject to or awaiting CSA enforcement action. [190271] Mr. Pond: The administration of the Child Support Agency is a matter for the Chief Executive, Mr. Doug Smith. He will write to the hon. Member with the information requested. Letter from Doug Smith to Mr. Chris Ruane, dated 13 October 2004: You asked the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the total amount is of maintenance arrears outstanding in respect of self-employed non-resident parents who are subject to or awaiting Child Support Agency enforcement action. We are unable to provide the information as we do not separately identify those cases whose main source of income is from self-employment.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 425 c288W; 190271
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Children Absent parents Arrears Child Support Agency Maintenance Overseas residence Self-employed
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk