HC Deb 18 February 1998 vol 306 c724W
Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department in how many child support commissioner cases appeal has been sought to the Court of Appeal; which party sought leave; and which cases were granted leave to appeal. [30060]

Mr. Hoon

Since 1995, leave to appeal has been sought on 16 child support cases in England and Wales and leave has been granted in seven. The Secretary of State, on behalf of the Child Support Officer, has sought leave in seven cases, of which two were granted; the appellant has sought leave in seven cases, of which four were granted; and the respondent has sought leave in two cases, of which one was granted.