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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Helen Goodman (Labour), on Wednesday, 1 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 23 members in total.


CLOSURE OF VINOVIUM HOUSE IN BISHOP AUCKLAND

That this House notes that there are 1.1 million families registered with the old Child Support Agency; further notes that £3.4 billion of arrears are outstanding; that this averages £3,000 per family which would make a significant impact on keeping these families out of poverty; notes that administration of the child support system needs to be improved; that the 83 staff at Vinovium House were a top-performing office and that staff are loyal and committed; that there are not many similar job opportunities in Bishop Auckland; notes that it is important small towns thrive; and calls on the Department for Work and Pensions to rescind their threat to close Vinovium House and continue to administer the Child Support System from this centre.


Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1001 
Session
2016-17
Other sponsors
Lord Wilson of Sedgefield
Pat Glass
Chris Stephens
Wes Streeting
Sarah Olney
Subjects
Child support Employment
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk