§ Mr. Bishopasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what, for the most recent year, was the amount of money paid out by his Department in respect of the non-payment of maintenance orders and the amount retrieved from those liable; and what percentage 70W of all orders the amount and number involved represent.
§ Mr. DeanI cannot usefully add to my reply to the hon. Member for Waltham-stow, West (Mr. Deakins) on 3rd July.—[Vol 859, c.64–5.]