HC Deb 25 October 1999 vol 336 c719W
19. Mr. Gerald Howarth

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement about the timetable for the implementation of his proposed changes to the Child Support Agency. [93767]

Angela Eagle

The proposals for a new Child Support service set out in the White Paper represent a major change from the current arrangements. We will not repeat the mistakes of the previous Government by rushing the new scheme into effect before we are ready.

27. Mr. Robathan

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will make a statement on his proposed changes to the Child Support Agency. [93776]

Angela Eagle

My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Social Security set out our plans to reform the Child Support system in a White Paper published on 1 July. These will address the failures of the current scheme and put children's rights at the heart of the Child Support system.