CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY OPERATIONS - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.

Amendments to this motion

There have been 2 amendments submitted to this motion.

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Motion text

That this House deeply deplores the unfair inconsistencies long apparent in the operation of the Child Support Agency; notes, for instance, that fathers who have made maintenance arrangements for their former partners are being pursued by the CSA for much higher payments, far in excess of their means, while, on the other hand, there are many women who have never received any maintenance payments at all because of the failure of the CSA to pursue their former partners with sufficient vigour; believes that the CSA is currently concentrating its efforts on soft targets, rather than a consistent enforcement of proper maintenance obligations; and urges the Government to enhance the fairness and effectiveness of the operations of the CSA at the earliest opportunity.

Signatures (103)

Supporters (99)
Withdrawn signatures (4)

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

Turner, Dr Desmond

Brighton, Kemptown

Abbott, Ms Diane

Hackney North and Stoke Newington

Erith and Thamesmead

Barnes, Mr Harry

North East Derbyshire

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Butler, Christine

Cable, Dr Vincent

Liberal Democrat

Caplin, Mr Ivor

Caton, Mr Martin

14 November 1997

Chaytor, Mr David

Clapham, Mr Michael

Barnsley West and Penistone

Clarke, Mr Tony

27 November 1997

Northampton South

Leyton and Wanstead

Cunliffe, Mr Lawrence

Cunningham, Mr Jim

Cunningham, Ms Roseanna

Scottish National Party

Darvill, Mr Keith

28 January 1998

Davidson, Mr Ian

Glasgow, Pollok

Davis, Mr Terry

Birmingham, Hodge Hill

Dean, Mrs Janet

Barnsley East and Mexborough

Fearn, Mr Ronnie

Liberal Democrat

Foster (Worcs.), Mr Michael

Gardiner, Barry

Godman, Dr Norman

Greenock and Inverclyde

Godsiff, Mr Roger

Birmingham, Sparkbrook and Small Heath

Gunnell, Mr John

Morley and Rothwell

Hancock, Mr Mike

Liberal Democrat

Portsmouth South

Liberal Democrat

Hesford, Stephen

Hinchliffe, Mr David

Hopkins, Kelvin

Iddon, Dr Brian

Bolton South East

Illsley, Mr Eric

Barnsley Central

Sheffield, Hillsborough

10 November 1997

Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle

Jones, Mr Barry

Alyn and Deeside

Birmingham, Selly Oak

Jones, Mr Nigel

Liberal Democrat

Keetch, Mr Paul

Liberal Democrat

Kidney, Mr David

Kumar, Dr Ashok

Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland

Ladyman, Dr Stephen

Lawrence, Mrs Jackie

Preseli Pembrokeshire

Brighton, Pavilion

Lewis, Mr Terry

Livingstone, Mr Ken

Livsey, Mr Richard

Liberal Democrat

Brecon and Radnorshire

Marsden, Mr Gordon

Blackpool South

McDonnell, John

Hayes and Harlington

McWalter, Mr Tony

24 November 1997

Hemel Hempstead

McWilliam, Mr John

Michie, Mr Bill

Sheffield, Heeley

Michie, Mrs Ray

Liberal Democrat

Argyll and Bute

Mitchell, Mr Austin

Moore, Mr Michael

Liberal Democrat

Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale

O'Hara, Mr Edward

Palmer, Dr Nick

Pickthall, Mr Colin

West Lancashire

17 November 1997

Shipley, Ms Debra

20 November 1997

Singh, Mr Marsha

Skinner, Mr Dennis

Dunfermline West

Starkey, Dr Phyllis

Milton Keynes South West

Steinberg, Mr Gerry

Stevenson, Mr George

Stoke-on-Trent South

Stinchcombe, Mr Paul

Stoate, Dr Howard

Stuart, Ms Gisela

Birmingham, Edgbaston

North West Leicestershire

Thomas, Mr Gareth

Tonge, Dr Jenny

Liberal Democrat

6 November 1997

Turner, Mr Dennis

Wolverhampton South East

Finchley and Golders Green

Wallace, Mr Jim

Liberal Democrat

Orkney and Shetland

Wareing, Mr Robert N.

27 November 1997

Liverpool, West Derby

Whitehead, Dr Alan

Southampton, Test

Williams, Mrs Betty

17 November 1997

Wise, Mrs Audrey

Sittingbourne and Sheppey

These members had previously signed the motion, but have now withdrawn their support. The date shown is when the Member withdrew their signature from the motion.

Heywood and Middleton

Hodge, Margaret

Truswell, Mr Paul

Amendments (2)

After a motion has been tabled, other Members can table amendments to it. Amendments to this motion are shown below.

CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY OPERATIONS (Amendment 1)

after 'fathers', insert 'and mothers'.

Fiona Mactaggart

Labour, Slough

12

signatures

EDM 114A1: tabled on 18 June 1997

CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY OPERATIONS (Amendment 2)

leave out 'women' and insert 'parents caring for children'.

Fiona Mactaggart

Labour, Slough

15

signatures

EDM 114A2: tabled on 18 June 1997