Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 22 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 September 2002. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Thursday, 19 September 2002 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, how much money is owed within the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service; and (a) by and (b) to whom it is owed. - Inc figures.

Answer: Simon Hughes: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how much money is owed within the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service; and (a) by and (b) to whom it is owed. [73224] Ms Rosie Winterton: The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service's (CAFCASS) Accounts for 2001-02, show £4.3 million as being owed to creditors on 31 March 2002. The three largest amounts owed were to CAFCASS Guardians at £1,211,900, £1,706,700 for accommodation and £248,400 for staff related expenses. During 2001-02, CAFCASS paid 88 per cent. of all invoices within a 30-day period, during 2002-03 this has risen to well above 90 per cent.

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