CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY

Early day motion 1786, tabled 21 October 2003 by Wayne David (Labour). Signed by 73 members.

That this House expresses its concerns about the continuing problems within the Child Support Agency; notes that in his evidence to the Work and Pensions Select Committee on 2nd July, the Chief Executive of the Child Support Agency acknowledged that there were difficulties with the Agency's computers; recognises that these problems mean that payments to clients in some cases are delayed for many months; and urges the Government to continue its efforts to improve the quality of the Child Support Agency's service so that no child is made to suffer because of a lack of financial support caused by delays.

Signatures by party: Labour 48, Liberal Democrat 11, Labour/Co-operative 5, Scottish National Party 3, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 2, DUP 1, Independent Ulster Unionist 1.