HC Deb 04 February 1994 vol 236 cc942-3W
Mr. Bayley

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what is the projected expenditure in 1993–94 on staff wages for the Child Support Agency.

Mr. Burt

The administration of the Child Support Agency is a matter for Ros Hepplewhite, the chief executive. She will write to the hon. Member.

Letter from Ros Hepplewhite to Mr. Hugh Bayley, dated 3 February 1994: I am replying to your Parliamentary Question to the Secretary of State for Social Security asking for details about the projected expenditure on staff wages in the Child Support Agency in 1993/94. Of the total budget of £116 million allocated for the Agency's capital and running costs in 1993/94, approximately £74 million is for staffing costs. I hope you find this information useful.

Mr. Ingram

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security on how many occasions since April 1993 the Child Support Agency has issued letters alleging parenthood which have been subsequently withdrawn as being in error.

Mr. Burt

The administration of the Child Support Agency is a matter for Ros Hepplewhite, the chief executive. She will write to the hon. Member.

Letter from Ros Hepplewhite to Mr. Adam Ingram, dated 3 February 1994: I am replying to your recent Parliamentary Question to the Secretary of State for Social Security, asking about maintenance enquiry forms (MEFs) sent in error by the Child Support Agency. The information requested is not collected. It is estimated, however, that of the 344,000 MEFs issued to the end of December 1993, less than 0.05 per cent. have been withdrawn owing to error. I hope that you find this reply helpful.