Parliamentary Questions - Written Replies

CSA REVIEW: The safety of Child Support Agency staff is being kept under close review, Alistair Burt, under-secretary for social security, said. He told Michael Meacher, the Labour spokesman, there were strict procedures for the safe handling of incoming mail, including the use of X-ray machines, and procedures were in place to minimise the risk to visiting officers. Fears by staff who did not wish to give their names were treated sympathetically. 'These areas are very sensitive and the Chief Executive (Ros Hepplewhite) and I are keeping them under close review.'