§ Simon HughesTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how much money is owed within the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service; and(a) by and (b) to whom it is owed. [73224]
§ Ms Rosie WintertonThe Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service's (CAFCASS) Accounts for 2001–02, show £4.3 million as being owed to creditors on 31 March 2002. The three largest amounts owed were to CAFCASS Guardians at £1,211,900, £1,706,700 for accommodation and £248,400 for staff related expenses. During 2001–02, CAFCASS paid 88 per cent. of all invoices within a 30–day period, during 2002–03 this has risen to well above 90 per cent.