Debate on bill on Monday, 17 March 2008, in the House of Lords.

Children and Young Persons Bill [HL]

Children and Young Persons Bill (HL). Lords report stage. Part 3 of 3 records. Bill as amended to be printed (HL Bill 42 2007-08).

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 700 c101-34
Session: 2007-08
Department: Department for Children, Schools and Families
Legislative stage: Report stage
Procedure: New clauses
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Related items: Children and Young Persons Bill (HL). As amended in Committee (on Recommitment).
Monday, 18 February 2008
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House of Lords; Children and Young Persons Bill (HL). As amended on Report.
Monday, 17 March 2008
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Proceeding contributions: Baroness Meacher | 700 c101-3 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 24: 24: Clause 14, page 12, line 31, after ““must”” insert ““— (a)”” The nobl...; Lord Judd | 700 c103-4 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I gladly support the amendment. We all need to have it constantly in mind that children in...; Baroness Sharp of Guildford | 700 c106 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, from these Benches we add our support for all these amendments. We very much welcome the s...; Baroness Howe of Idlicote | 700 c106-7 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I too support all these amendments. They are absolutely essential for the vulnerable peopl...; Lord Ramsbotham | 700 c104-5 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I support these amendments and shall speak also to Amendment No. 28 in my name. I am glad ...; Baroness Morris of Bolton | 700 c105-6 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, it would be very difficult to argue with the noble Baroness, Lady Meacher, on these amendm...; Lord Williamson of Horton | 700 c107 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I also support the amendment. It is one of the more important amendments we have before us...; Baroness Meacher | 700 c109 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I thank the Minister for that sensitive and helpful response to my questions. I have a sma...; Lord Ramsbotham | 700 c110 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, like the noble Baroness, I thank the Minister for his response, but we come down to the wo...; Lord Adonis | 700 c110 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, the state does not relinquish it. The state has many hats in these relations as it is in c...; Baroness Meacher | 700 c110 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendments Nos. ...; Baroness Meacher | 700 c110-1 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 27: 27: Clause 15, page 13, leave out line 8 and insert— ““(a) a young person ...; Baroness Sharp of Guildford | 700 c111 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, this is such a sensible amendment that I cannot think that the Minister will reject it. As...; Baroness Morris of Bolton | 700 c112 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I spoke in support of this amendment in Grand Committee. The transition stage is crucial a...; Earl of Listowel | 700 c112-3 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, Young Minds, the mental health charity for children and young people, conducted research i...; Baroness Morris of Bolton | 700 c129-30 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, we fully support the spirit of Amendments Nos. 32 and 33. I was prevented from speaking to...; Lord Adonis | 700 c132 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 41: 41: Clause 37, page 27, line 16, leave out ““ceases”” and insert ““and sub...; Lord Adonis | 700 c132 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendments Nos. 42 and 43: 42: Clause 40, page 28, line 3, at beginning insert— ““(1) Subjec...; Lord Adonis | 700 c130-1 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, we are all agreed that it is vital that we improve the health of looked-after children. We...; Baroness Meacher | 700 c132 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I thank the Minister for that detailed reply. I got a bit lost in the middle and will look...; Lord Adonis | 700 c134 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendments Nos. 63 and 64: 63: Schedule 3, page 38, line 9, column 2, at end insert— 64: S...; Lord Adonis | 700 c133-4 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendments Nos. 53 to 62: 53: Schedule 2, page 36, line 22, at end insert— ““ (1) Section 59...; Lord Adonis | 700 c132-3 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendments Nos. 47 to 52: 47: Schedule 1, page 29, line 5, at end insert— ““ In section 17(5...; Lord Adonis | 700 c132 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendments Nos. 45 and 46: 45: Clause 41, page 28, line 5, leave out ““(except section 39 an...; Baroness Meacher | 700 c113 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I thank the Minister for, as always, his thoughtful response. At this stage I am willing t...; Lord Judd | 700 c114-6 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 29: 29: After Clause 17, insert the following new Clause— ““Provision of care ...; Lord Adonis | 700 c113 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I am well aware that all good things come from Bolton. I will study with care the mentorin...; Lord Judd | 700 c120-1 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, the point just made by the noble Baroness is very important. I am sure that my noble frien...; Lord Adonis | 700 c119 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I am not a direct party to the review, so I am unable to answer the noble Baroness. If the...; Baroness Walmsley | 700 c119 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, will the Minister clarify a little point about the proposals for the children plan in the ...; Lord Adonis | 700 c118-9 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I wish I could reply so briefly. I pay tribute to my noble friend Lord Judd and the noble ...; Baroness Morris of Bolton | 700 c118 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, to repeat a phrase of my noble friend Lord Kingsland, we are most sympathetic to all the a...; Lord Ramsbotham | 700 c118 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I have also put my name to the amendment, which in many ways, as the noble Lord, Lord Judd...; Baroness Walmsley | 700 c116-7 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I have added my name to the amendment and it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord,...; Lord Adonis | 700 c121-2 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 31: 31: After Clause 22, insert the following new Clause— ““Breaks from caring...; Baroness Walmsley | 700 c122 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I congratulate the Minister on being so positively responsive to the concerns expressed by...; Baroness Morris of Bolton | 700 c122-3 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, this is a very welcome amendment. As the Minister said, it is a tribute to the noble Lord,...; Lord Adonis | 700 c123 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I am grateful for the welcome given to the new provisions by both noble Baronesses. The re...; Baroness Howe of Idlicote | 700 c129 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I support these amendments. We have heard all the facts and figures and they are all horre...; Lord Ramsbotham | 700 c129 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, in supporting my noble friend Lady Meacher in her amendment, I declare an interest as an a...; Lord Judd | 700 c126-7 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, yet again, the noble Baroness has demonstrated how fortunate we are to have her in our mid...; Baroness Meacher | 700 c123-6 (Link to this contribution) moved Amendment No. 32: 32: After Clause 29, insert the following new Clause— ““Health assessments...; Baroness Sharp of Guildford | 700 c128 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, there are 60,000 looked-after children in this country: 63 per cent of them were placed in...; Baroness Massey of Darwen | 700 c127-8 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, I shall comment very briefly on the health assessment needs of children in care. I want to...; Lord Adonis | 700 c107-9 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, the intention of Clause 14 is to ensure that all looked-after children receive regular vis...; Lord Judd | 700 c112 (Link to this contribution) My Lords, this is another powerful amendment, on which I hope that my noble friend can again illustr...
Subjects: Disability Children Children in care Disadvantaged Detainees Carers Health Families NHS Scotland Rehabilitation Voluntary organisations Young offenders Social services Social workers Youth Justice Board Prison visitors Young offender institutions
Legislation: Children and Young Persons Bill (HL) 2007-08
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Children and Young Persons Bill [HL]

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