Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 30 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 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, what assessment was made of the risk to children and young people in domestic violence situations in drawing up the Green Paper on Children at Risk; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what assessment was made of the risk to children and young people in domestic violence situations in drawing up the Green Paper on Children at Risk; and if he will make a statement. [136397] Margaret Hodge: The Green Paper "Every Child Matters" sets out the Government's response to Lord Laming's Inquiry into the tragic death of Victoria Climbie and is intended to help all children including those at risk from domestic violence. It was published on 8 September and the consultation period will last until 1 December. It would be premature for me to make a statement at this time while the consultation process is still on-going.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 136397; 413 c1464W;413 c1460W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Children Domestic abuse Protection Young people Consultation papers
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk