Commentary on Sections Powers in relation to use of information
534.This Schedule sets out gateways for the supply of information between the Commission and certain government departments.
535.Paragraph 1 enables information held in relation to child support functions by the Commission, or a person providing services to the Commission, to be used by or disclosed to any person providing services to the Commission for use for the purpose of functions relating to child support.
536.Paragraph 2 allows information relating to income tax, contributions, tax credit, child benefit or the guardian’s allowance, held by HMRC or a person providing a service to them, to be disclosed to the Commission or any person providing services to the Commission for use for the purpose of functions relating to child support.
537.Paragraph 3 concerns information held by the Secretary of State, or a person providing services to the Secretary of State, which relates to social security, or employment or training. It enables such information to be disclosed to the Commission or a person providing services to the Commission, for use for the purpose of functions relating to child support.
538.Paragraph 4 concerns information held for purposes relating to social security, child support or employment training, by the Northern Ireland Department or a person providing services to them. It enables such information to be disclosed to the Commission or a person providing services to the Commission, for use for the purpose of functions relating to child support.
539.Paragraph 5 concerns information held for use for the purpose of functions relating to child support, by the Commission or a person providing services to it. It enables such information to be disclosed to the Secretary of State, HMRC or the Northern Ireland Department or a person providing services to any of them, for purposes of certain functions.
540.Paragraph 6 defines the Northern Ireland Department as meaning the Department for Social Development in Northern Ireland or the Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland.