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Proceeding contribution from Lord McKenzie of Luton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 8 February 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Child Poverty Bill.


Child Poverty Bill

I believe that the issue has been the subject of some draft correspondence with the Law Society of Scotland. Again, I am happy to write to the noble Lord, but I think that he is right that the nexus—I forget the precise legal term—to be able to pursue judicial review in Scotland in these circumstances is different. The point to bear in mind is that this is a UK strategy with UK targets. The Secretary of State has the obligation to deliver them. Therefore, even if judicial review were not technically available in Scotland, it is quite likely that there would be the opportunity to pursue judicial review in England. If we can get some more clarity for the noble Lord on that, I will be happy to do so. Clause 17 agreed. Clauses 18 and 19 agreed. Clause 20: Co-operation to reduce child poverty in local area Amendment 72 Clause 20: Co-operation to reduce child poverty in local area Amendment 72 Moved by


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
717 c137GC 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disability Children Devolved matters Children in care Alcoholic drinks Disadvantaged Costs Cohabitation Employment Families Gambling Drugs Homelessness Ethnic groups Economic situation Free school meals Marriage Northern Ireland Parents Poverty Public consultation Misuse Minority groups Lone parents Scotland Social security benefits Welfare tax credits Wales Registration of births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships Child Poverty Commission
Legislation
Child Poverty Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
Link
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