§ Mr. David AtkinsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how many Child Support Agency clients are paying in maintenance more than(a) £400, (b) £500 and (c) £900 a month. [20887]
§ Mr. Andrew MitchellThe administration of the Child Support Agency is a matter for the chief executive, Miss Ann Chant. She will write to the hon. Member.
Letter from Miss Ann Chant to Mr. David Atkinson, dated 20 march 1996:
I am replying to your Parliamentary Question to the Secretary of State for Social Security about Child Support Agency maintenance assessments.
Information is not available on the number actually paying maintenance. However, a statistically valid sample of live cases on the Child Support Computer System in August 1995 provided the following figures relating to the amount of full maintenance assessments;
CSA clients assessed to pay Number Over £400 per month 4,420 Over £500 per month 940 Over £900 per month 0 I hope this is helpful.