Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour) on Thursday, 26 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 May 2001. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 May 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, who the Children's Rights Director is; and what the terms of reference for the post are.

Answer: Mr. McNamara: To ask the Secretary of State for Health who the Children's Rights Director is; and what the terms of reference for the post are. [159562] Mr. Hutton: Provision is made in Schedule 1 of the Care Standards Act 2000 for the functions of the Children's Rights Director to be prescribed by regulation. We plan to publish draft regulations covering the work, key tasks and responsibilities of the Children's Rights Director for consultation in the near future. The Children's Rights Director position has been advertised. An appointment will be made later this year.

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