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Proceeding contribution from Lord Dearing (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Thursday, 17 July 2008. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Education and Skills Bill.

Education and Skills Bill

I hope that the Minister will be able to give a positive response to the thrust of these amendments. As I read Clause 55(1), unless the Secretary of State chooses to make directions, the duty is almost empty. A local education authority ““must”” make available this, that and the other such as it considers appropriate. That does not amount to anything. To give substance to these provisions, we need amendments of this kind, or clarity that regulations will be made.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
703 c1432-3 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Contracts Devolved matters Appeals Civil servants Advisory services Attendance Employment Finance Education Further education House of Lords House of Commons Fines Legislative competence Internet Learning disability Staff Part-time education Social security benefits Teachers Special educational needs Training Young people Wales School leaving Connexions Service Specific learning difficulties
Legislation
Education and Skills Bill 2007-08
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk