§ Mr. FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) what proportion of non-resident parents pay maintenance to their children; [73901]
(2) what proportion of non-resident parents who pay maintenance to their children are paying it through the Child Support Agency. [73900]
§ Angela EagleThe information is not available in the form requested. Such information as is available is set out.
As at 30 November 1998, 70 per cent. of non-resident parents who had been assessed by the Child Support Agency to pay maintenance, use the Agency's collection service. Of these, 69 per cent. are fully or partially compliant.