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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Walmsley (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Monday, 21 July 2008. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Education and Skills Bill.

Education and Skills Bill

Before the noble Lord, Lord Elton, withdraws the amendment, if that is what he intends to do, perhaps I may first thank the Minister for what he said about amending the guidance, which is a welcome improvement. However, it is still just guidance. The knife issue that he mentioned is pertinent but it could be addressed by an exemption to the legislation on safety grounds that gives the child the right to be heard without penalising all the other children by not giving them the rights that we are asking for. The Minister’s comments on the Scottish and Welsh practice are also welcome. I hope that he will enjoy his summer holiday by taking the Scottish and Welsh legislation to the beach with him along with his bucket and spade.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
703 c1628 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disability Data protection Devolved matters Admissions Curriculum Discipline Disadvantaged Cost effectiveness Cooperation Apprentices Departmental responsibilities Adult education Equality Fees and charges Education Further education Inspections Gender Legislative competence Internet Discrimination Higher education Ethnic groups Learning disability Learning and Skills Council for England Educational institutions Home education Qualifications Private education Pupil exclusions Qualifications and Curriculum Authority Local education authorities National Assembly for Wales Pupils Minority groups Part-time education Personal, social, health and economic education Registration Travel Standards Schools Special educational needs Training Vocational guidance Young people Religion Transport Regulation Wales Religious practice Telephone services Skilled workers Travellers Welsh Government Sixth form education Department for Children, Schools and Families Pupil referral units Connexions Service Estyn Basic skills Ofqual Ofsted
Legislation
Education and Skills Bill 2007-08
Link
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