CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY

Early day motion 1323, tabled 21 January 2011 by Kate Green (Labour). Signed by 47 members.

That this House recognises the good efforts of the Child Support Agency (CSA) to ensure parents receive the money to which they are entitled; further recognises that child maintenance is vital in helping to keep many families out of poverty; is concerned at proposals to cut the CSA in its current form and to charge parents upfront for use of their services; and calls on the Government to consult with anti-poverty groups, unions and other stakeholder groups and to reconsider these proposals.

Signatures by party: Labour 37, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Green 1, Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.