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Proceeding contribution from Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 5 February 2008. It occurred during Committee proceeding and Debate on bill on Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill.


Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill

Indeed, but I am talking about methods. There used to be a stripped down report in the annual report about how the standards committee had done its work and what the results were, with the methodology as well as the figures. I understand the corporate figures well enough. If that could go on the website so that it is available to those who study these things, that would be welcome. Obviously we are all agreed that the generality of the new system is clear. It deals with the exceptions. With non-resident parents we have exceptional circumstances in how they are dealt with and where the onus lies in taking the remedial action that may or may not be necessary. I do not always think that the parent with care will have the information to be able to do that. It has been a useful debate. If we get a letter that is shared with colleagues, that will take the argument forward. On that basis, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 87 not moved.]


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
698 c536GC 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Children Cooperation Arrears Child Support Agency Custody Liability Income Maintenance Parents Payments Revenue and Customs Overseas residence Self-employed Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission
Legislation
Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill 2006-07 to 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk