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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Verma (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 4 November 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill.

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill

My Lords, I shall keep my comments brief on this topic. We support the intentions of the noble Baroness, Lady Walmsley. As she said, the clauses in the Bill enable the Secretary of State to set statutory targets for children’s services authorities in England for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We fully support the intention to make these regulations subject to the affirmative, not negative, procedure. It is right and proper that they should be subject to the express approval of Parliament. This will increase transparency. Moreover, the attention and scrutiny of Parliament may draw much-needed attention to this area. I look forward to the Minister’s response.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
714 c339 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Complaints Children Assessments Curriculum Discipline Capital investment Apprentices Finance Fees and charges Governing bodies Further education Learning disability Educational institutions Local government Qualifications Pre-school education Pupil exclusions Public appointments Standards Teachers Special educational needs Training Vocational guidance Right of search Sixth form colleges Sixth form education Academies Children's centres GCSE Local safeguarding children boards Children's trusts IGCSE Young People's Learning Agency Skills Funding Agency Ofqual Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency
Legislation
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill 2008-09
Link
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