§ Mr. Barnettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why the family allowances branch of his Department is asking parents of officially adopted children to complete special questionnaires.
§ Mr. EnnalsIt is necessary to obtain from parents who adopt children sufficient information to determine whether the claimant became entitled to an allowance before the date of the adoption.
§ Mr. Barnettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services in what respects his Department differentiates between adopted children and other children.
§ Mr. EnnalsNone. Special enquiries are necessary to determine the date on which a prospective adopter acquires and a natural parent loses title to benefit.
§ Mr. Barnettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services for how long his Department has been asking parents of adopted children to complete form No. FAM122; why this questionnaire is required; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. EnnalsForm FAM122 has been in use since February, 1960. It is explained on the form itself that the information it asks for is required for the purpose of determining the claimant's entitlement to an allowance for the child from the date when the child came to live with her (i.e. a date before the date of adoption).