HL Deb 06 February 1995 vol 561 cc4-5WA
Baroness Hollis of Heigham

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What would be the full-year cost to the Treasury of the Child Support Agency disregarding parents with children in their care in receipt of income support of £5, £8 and £10 respectively.

The Minister of State, Department of Social Security (Lord Mackay of Ardbrecknish)

On the basis of the latest available data, the long run estimated costs of a £5, £8 and £10 child support maintenance disregard for parents with care in receipt of income support are £110 million, £165 million and £205 million respectively. Costs are rounded to the nearest £5 million.