Child Maintenance

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Social Security – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 4 March 1991.

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Photo of Michael Jack Michael Jack , Fylde 12:00, 4 March 1991

First, I congratulate my hon. Friend on his continuing interest in this important subject. I agree with him. It is interesting that about 10 years ago 50 per cent. of maintenance orders were honoured. Today only 30 per cent. are honoured. The Child Support Bill would redress that and would compensate the taxpayer for the £300 million bill that he has to foot because people are not honouring their maintenance obligations.