Written question asked by Lord Mann (Labour) on Thursday, 5 February 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 February 2004. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Monday, 23 February 2004 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what procedures are followed by the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service in cases where one parent is a non-UK resident.

Answer: John Mann: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what procedures are followed by the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service in cases where one parent is a non-UK resident. [154080] Margaret Hodge: The role of CAFCASS is professionally and impartially to inquire into individual cases, in order to assist the court in reaching decisions that are in the best interests of the children who are the subject of court proceedings. The same procedures are followed by CAFCASS in cases where one parent may be a non-UK resident. In addition to collecting and assessing documentation for each case, CAFCASS officers are able to contact International Social Service, or the appropriate consulate, to obtain relevant documentary information from abroad.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 418 c177W; 154080
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Children Disclosure of information CAFCASS Parents Overseas residence
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk