§ Mr. WebbTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many people have been(a) prosecuted and (b) convicted, and what the average sentence was from that conviction, for the criminal offence of non-co operation with the Child Support Agency. [82572]
§ Malcolm Wicks24 cases have been referred to the courts. Of these, 10 have been dealt with and have resulted in the average sentence being a six month conditional discharge. The remaining 14 cases suitable for court action are at various stages such as awaiting a court date, awaiting the laying of information or awaiting service of a summons.