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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Desmond Turner (Labour), on Thursday, 12 June 1997, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 99 members in total.


CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY OPERATIONS

That this House deeply deplores the unfair inconsistencies long apparent in the operation of the Child Support Agency; notes, for instance, that fathers who have made maintenance arrangements for their former partners are being pursued by the CSA for much higher payments, far in excess of their means, while, on the other hand, there are many women who have never received any maintenance payments at all because of the failure of the CSA to pursue their former partners with sufficient vigour; believes that the CSA is currently concentrating its efforts on soft targets, rather than a consistent enforcement of proper maintenance obligations; and urges the Government to enhance the fairness and effectiveness of the operations of the CSA at the earliest opportunity.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

114A1
after 'fathers', insert 'and mothers'.
114A2
leave out 'women' and insert 'parents caring for children'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
114 
114A1 
114A2 
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Child Support Agency
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk