HC Deb 18 July 1995 vol 263 cc1093-5W
Ms Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what assessment he has made of Child Support Agency compliance with the Data Protection Act 1984; and if he will make a statement. [33622]

Mr. Andrew Mitchell

The Child Support Agency is registered under the Data Protection Act 1984 and is fully aware of the requirements and obligations that this places on staff in relation to the recording and use of personal data.

The agency has taken all necessary measures to ensure that confidentiality is maintained and members of staff are obliged to maintain confidentiality at all times. The chief executive regularly meets the Data Protection Registrar, in view of the particularly sensitive nature of this area of work.

Ms Lynne

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will update table G2.01 of the social security statistics 1994 by reference to the most recent date from the case-load of the Child Support Agency. [34438]

Mr. Mitchell

The information is contained in "Child Support Agency Statistical Information". Copies for the periods 1 April 1994 to 31 March 1995 and 1 April 1995 to 2 June 1995 are in the Library.

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