Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 2 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 April 2001. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Thursday, 5 April 2001 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

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Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, how the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service will be represented on area child protection committees.

Answer: Mr. Simon Hughes: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department how the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service will be represented on area child protection committees. [156999] Jane Kennedy: The Department of Health will be issuing a letter to the Chairs of Area Child Protection Committees requiring the inclusion of CAFCASS in the core membership of Area Child Protection Committees. CAFCASS will ask the National Assembly for Wales to make a similar requirement.

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