LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Child Support Agency debate

Genre

News report; Interview; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

2 Nov 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:02:52

Description

Report on the setting up of the Child Support Agency. Labour leader, John Smith claims the CSA is causing anxiety and dismay, that its policies concerning payments are unrealistic, and that it is being used to benefit the Treasury. Prime Minister John Major responds. Chairman of the House of Commons Social Security Committee, Frank Fields says the Government is meeting its targets rather than looking after the people who should benefit. Final comment by CSA Chief Executive, Ros Hepplewhite. Paul Rowley reports.

Contributors

John Major; Paul Rowley; John Smith; Frank Fields; Ros Hepplewhite

Keywords

Government; Social security; Children (age group); Child Benefit; Child Support Agency

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