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Childcare Bill

My Lords, I, too, thank the Minister for his assiduity in securing this amendment and for listening so well to all the concerns. I very much welcome the amendment. It will please a great number of people, including the very many children’s organisations that have worked over many years in support of the voice of the child and the views of young people. The Government have established a good reputation for encouraging listening to young people. For example, the views of young people were paramount in Every Child Matters, which has ended up being a very good document that will be useful to us all for years. Listening to the voice of the child and the young person strengthens legislation, policy and all our work with children. Again, I thank the Minister for taking that into account.