§ Mr. WebbTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (1) what was the average time taken by the Child Support Agency independent case examiner to conclude each case given to him in(a) 1997–98, (b) 1998–99, (c) 1999–2000 and (d) 2000–01; [4161]
(2) how many cases the Child Support Agency independent case examiner dealt with in (a) 1997–98, (b) 1998–99, (c) 1999–2000 and (d) 2000–01; [4160]
(3) how many people were employed by the Child Support Agency independent case examiner in (a) 1997–98, (b) 1998–99, (c) 1999–2000 and (d) 2000–01. [4159]
§ Malcolm WicksThe information requested is in the table.
Child Support Agency independent case examiner Staff employed Cases dealt with Average time (weeks) to conclude cases 1997–98 41 204 17.4 1998–99 38 474 25.3 1999–2000 46 665 33.7 2000–01 60 595 38.5