HC Deb 18 November 2003 vol 413 c787W
Mr. Webb

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will place in the Library an updated progress report on the implementation of the new child support scheme. [137926]

Mr. Andrew Smith

I have today placed in the Library a second report on progress in implementation of the new child support scheme.

Mr. Alan Reid

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions when Child Support Agency cases which have been assessed under the old scheme and which are linked to cases which have been assessed under the new scheme will be re-assessed under the new scheme. [139525]

Mr. Pond

Linked cases will transfer to the new scheme from the date on which the fresh case takes effect. (Cases are treated as linked where a person who already has an old scheme assessment is involved in a new scheme application. In addition there are special rules for households on certain prescribed benefits.)