Written question asked by Tim Loughton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2003. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Monday, 8 December 2003 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, when he intends to publish the bill dealing with child protection announced in the Queen's Speech; and in what form. - Inc ref to 'Every Child Matters' Green Paper.

Answer: Tim Loughton: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills when he intends to publish the bill dealing with child protection announced in the Queen's Speech; and in what form. [141029] Margaret Hodge: The consultation on the Green Paper "Every Child Matters" as just finished and we are now analysing the responses in detail. We will continue to discuss with partners how to shape the legislation resulting from the Green Paper and a Bill will be introduced later this Session.

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