§ Mr. VazTo 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 BradleyWe 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.