Child Support Agency

HC Deb 05 July 1994 vol 246 cc184-5W

Mr. Gunnell

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what considerations led to the requirement that cheques made payable by the CSA as a refund for overpayment should include the individual's name, address and national insurance number.

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. John Gunnell, dated 5 July 1994: I am replying to your recent Parliamentary Question to the Secretary of State for Social Security about the inclusion of clients' names, addresses and National Insurance numbers on girocheques. National Insurance Numbers are included on girocheques as the Agency uses them as unique reference numbers for clients. The address is included because girocheques are despatched in window envelopes. I hope this reply is useful.