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Proceeding contribution from Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 17 November 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Education and Skills Bill.

Education and Skills Bill

As an experienced Member of the House, the hon. Gentleman will know that notions of reasonableness are very common in legislation. It is important, I think, to leave flexibility for courts, attendance panels and so on to interpret reasonableness in the normal way. As soon as I start to specify details on the face of the Bill, and as soon as the House agrees to that, it creates an inflexibility that is not helpful for young people. I know that he is motivated by the wish to be helpful to and supportive of young people.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
483 c60 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
House of Commons Assessments Disclosure of information Codes of practice Admissions Curriculum Appeals Age Costs Civil proceedings Custodial treatment Fees and charges Governing bodies Inspections Enforcement House of Lords Fines Home education Personal records Private education Pupil exclusions Pupils National curriculum tests Part-time education Regulation Registration Schools Special educational needs Training School leaving Sixth form education Specialised diplomas Day release School councils Connexions Service Ofsted
Legislation
Education and Skills Bill 2007-08
Link
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