§ Mr. MallonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) in how many cases in each of the past five years court action has successfully resulted in an absent parent paying maintenance;
(2) in how many cases in each of the past five years an absent parent has failed to pay maintenance.
Mr. John M. TaylorI have been asked to reply.
I regret that this information could not be made available except at disproportionate cost.