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Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000

Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000

2000 CHAPTER 19

Part 1: Child Support.

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Section 12: Information required by the Secretary of State

139.The power to request information in section 14(1) of the 1991 Act is currently phrased in terms of information or evidence needed to determine an application, or a question arising in connection with an application, or needed in connection with collection or enforcement of maintenance.

140.The ability to request information should not be limited to the initial decision regarding maintenance liability, but should apply in connection with any decision to be made under the Act, as well as in connection with collection and enforcement of child support or other maintenance.

141.This section amends section 14 of the 1991 Act to allow the Secretary of State to require any information which he may need to make any decision or impose any condition or requirement under the Act.

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