Concerning the CSA - how can the government write off £1bn of debts if the money is not owed to them ?

Question

The reform of the Child Support Agency according to the news will write off the payments owed to many for maintenance from their partner. Surely these people have a legally enforceable right to this money.

Answer 1

Golly, gee whillikers, when I saw your question, I thought you were referring to the Confederate States of America!