Section 10 Determination of applications for a variationI1I2I3

Article 28D of the Child Support Order is amended as follows.

After paragraph (2) insert—

“(2A)

Paragraph (2B) applies if

(a)

the application for a variation is made by the person with care, and

(b)

it appears to the Department that consideration of further information or evidence may affect its decision under paragraph (1)(a) whether or not to agree to a variation.

(2B)

Before making the decision under paragraph (1)(a) the Department must—

(a)

consider any such information or evidence that is available to it, and

(b)

where necessary, take such steps as the Department considers appropriate to obtain any such further information or evidence.”.

In paragraph (3), after “duties” insert “ , apart from the duty under paragraph (2B) ”.