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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Thursday, 20 April 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 April 2006. It was answered by James Plaskitt (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 May 2006 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Child Support Agency

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what response his Department makes to an individual's claim that levels of household debt is a reason for lack of co-operation with the Child Support Agency.
Answer

There are provisions which may allow the Agency to take account of debts which were incurred during a relationship when making a maintenance assessment. However, levels of household debt are not a reason for lack of co-operation with the Child Support Agency. The Government are of the view that parents' prime financial responsibility is to maintain their children.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
445 c1601W;445 c1601W; 65786
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Children Debts Maintenance
Link
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