Written question asked by Liz Lynne (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 March 1997. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 1997 on behalf of the Child Support Agency.

Dept of Social Security;Child Support Agency

Question: If he will update his Answer of 20th June 1996, Official Report, column 603, regarding incoming telephone calls to the Child Support Agency. - Text of letter from Miss Ann Chant of the Child Support Agency. Inc figs.

Answer: Ms Lynne: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will update his answer of 20 June 1996, Official Report, column 594, regarding incoming telephone calls to the Child Support Agency. [21474] Mr. Andrew Mitchell: The administration of the Child Support Agency is a matter for the chief executive, Miss Ann Chant CB. She will write to the hon. Member. Letter from Miss Ann Chant CB to Ms Liz Lynne, dated 21 March 1997: I am replying to your Parliamentary Question to the Secretary of State for Social Security regarding incoming telephone calls to the Child Support Agency. The latest information available shows that during the period 1 February 1997 to 28 February 1997 the total calls offered by British Telecom to the Agency was 1,622,542. I hope this is helpful.

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