Written question asked by Liz Lynne (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 May 1996. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 May 1996 on behalf of the Child Support Agency.

Dept of Social Security;Child Support Agency

Question: What changes are to be made to the Child Support Agency Computer System in the next three years. - Includes text of letter from Ann Chant of Child Support Agency.

Answer: Ms Lynne: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what changes are to be made to the Child Support Agency computer system in the next three years.[26856] Mr. Mitchell: The administration of the Child Support Agency is a matter for the chief executive Miss Ann Chant. She will write to the hon. Member. Letter from Miss Ann Chant to Miss Liz Lynne, dated 1 May 1996: I am replying to your Parliamentary Question to the Secretary of State for Social Security about the Child Support Agency Computer System. Current plans anticipate significant releases to make changes to the Child Support Computer System. The first will include the facility for automatic calculation of more of the maintenance assessment to speed up the assessment calculation process and assist in improving accuracy. Another will enable the maintenance assessment to be revised to reflect a Departure from the formula. In addition a planned enhancement to our accounting system will improve accuracy and provide our clients with more information about their maintenance accounts. These changes are scheduled to be introduced between now and April 1997. Plans for changes beyond that are not yet complete. I hope this is helpful.

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