HC Deb 02 March 1998 vol 307 c505W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans she has to introduce legislation that links maintenance payments with access to children from absent fathers. [30264]

Mr. Keith Bradley

We are looking closely at all aspects of the child support scheme to see where improvements can be made and we expect to bring forward a consultation paper on our proposals by the Summer. It is right that, wherever possible, children should have contact with their non-resident parent.