§ 18. Mrs. RoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what measures are being taken to make the arrangements for recovering maintenance from absent fathers more effective; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonI am currently examining the maintenance system and aim to bring forward proposals for change later this year. In the meantime I have taken a number of steps to improve the recovery of maintenance under the current system. This includes a new clause introduced to the present Social Security Bill which will improve our ability to pursue maintenance.