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Proceeding contribution from Lord Livsey of Talgarth (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 26 October 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Bill [HL].


Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Bill [HL]

I clearly understand the position that the Minister has described, but we need to give this considerable thought. For example, there is a percentage of people in old people’s homes with Alzheimer’s, who may be incapable of knowing whether they want to give consent. That deserves clear examination by the commissioner and by the Assembly when drawing up regulations. This cloudy situation needs serious consideration because, in that climate, an injustice may be done and we clearly want to produce legislation that is fair to the older person. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 92 not moved.] Clause 12 agreed to. Clause 13 [Restrictions]:


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
674 c358-9GC 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Complaints Disclosure of information Abuse Accountability Annual reports Equality Domestic abuse Functions Powers of entry Older people Monitoring Wales Commissioner for Older People in Wales
Legislation
Commissioner for Older People (Wales) Bill (HL) 2005-06
Link
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