moved Amendments Nos. 163 to 166: 163: Clause 51, page 28, line 30, leave out subsection (3) and insert— ““(3) The following provisions apply in relation to employment as a relevant member of the House of Commons staff as they apply in relation to other employment— (a) sections 19 to...

moved Amendments Nos. 163 to 166: 163: Clause 51, page 28, line 30, leave out subsection (3) and insert— ““(3) The following provisions apply in relation to employment as a relevant member of the House of Commons staff as they apply in relation to other employment— (a) sections 19 to...

The noble Baroness, Lady Verma, wishes to probe on the range of advice and guidance to be provided. I can give her a full description by pointing her toward the comprehensive new quality standards for information, advice and guidance which, over 17 pages, set out in detail the information, advice...

The noble Baroness, Lady Verma, wishes to probe on the range of advice and guidance to be provided. I can give her a full description by pointing her toward the comprehensive new quality standards for information, advice and guidance which, over 17 pages, set out in detail the information, advice...

I am sure that it does, or else we would not have the clause before us. If I was not sufficiently clear in my opening remarks, I am happy to write to the noble Lord and specify with greater clarity how it does so. The alternative would be for me...

I am sure that it does, or else we would not have the clause before us. If I was not sufficiently clear in my opening remarks, I am happy to write to the noble Lord and specify with greater clarity how it does so. The alternative would be for me...

I do not think that there need be that confusion. The functions on which the Secretary of State may make directions under subsection (2) refer to functions that are set out in subsection (1). Those are services of a kind that need to be provided by properly trained and qualified...

I do not think that there need be that confusion. The functions on which the Secretary of State may make directions under subsection (2) refer to functions that are set out in subsection (1). Those are services of a kind that need to be provided by properly trained and qualified...

I agree that it is not immediately apparent on reading it what Clause 55(2) is seeking to achieve but I shall explain. I also welcome back to the Committee the noble Baroness, Lady Walmsley, from her great triumph this afternoon, to which reference has already been made in the debate....

I agree that it is not immediately apparent on reading it what Clause 55(2) is seeking to achieve but I shall explain. I also welcome back to the Committee the noble Baroness, Lady Walmsley, from her great triumph this afternoon, to which reference has already been made in the debate....

The inclusion development programme is voluntary. However, we are introducing new units into initial teacher training in respect of the undergraduate course followed by a large proportion of primary teachers. Of course, it is at the primary level particularly that early identification is needed. Those units within the undergraduate teacher...

The inclusion development programme is voluntary. However, we are introducing new units into initial teacher training in respect of the undergraduate course followed by a large proportion of primary teachers. Of course, it is at the primary level particularly that early identification is needed. Those units within the undergraduate teacher...

I should say in parentheses that the Prime Minister is Gordon Brown. George Brown very much wanted to be Prime Minister but he lost in an election to Howard Wilson.

I should say in parentheses that the Prime Minister is Gordon Brown. George Brown very much wanted to be Prime Minister but he lost in an election to Howard Wilson.

The provision of resources in this area has significantly increased in recent years. Planned local authority expenditure on special educational needs has increased from £2.8 billion in 2000-01 to £4.9 billion in 2007-08. Of course, the issue is to see that the money is spent wisely and that it is...

The provision of resources in this area has significantly increased in recent years. Planned local authority expenditure on special educational needs has increased from £2.8 billion in 2000-01 to £4.9 billion in 2007-08. Of course, the issue is to see that the money is spent wisely and that it is...

I do not have that information but I will find out and let my noble friend know.

I do not have that information but I will find out and let my noble friend know.

moved Amendment No. 161: 161: After Clause 50, insert the following new Clause— ““House of Lords staff The following provisions apply in relation to employment under a contract of employment with the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords as they apply in relation to other employment— (a) sections 19...

moved Amendment No. 161: 161: After Clause 50, insert the following new Clause— ““House of Lords staff The following provisions apply in relation to employment under a contract of employment with the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords as they apply in relation to other employment— (a) sections 19...

In respect of Amendment No. 160, there is some doubt whether as a matter of law Crown employees such as civil servants in central government work under a contract of employment. We want this kind of work to count for the purposes of the duty to participate, of course, and...

In respect of Amendment No. 160, there is some doubt whether as a matter of law Crown employees such as civil servants in central government work under a contract of employment. We want this kind of work to count for the purposes of the duty to participate, of course, and...

moved Amendment No. 168A: 168A: After Clause 53, insert the following new Clause— ““Corresponding provision for Wales (1) This section applies if a Measure of the National Assembly for Wales includes provision that appears to the Secretary of State to correspond to provision made by section 2. (2) The Secretary...

moved Amendment No. 168A: 168A: After Clause 53, insert the following new Clause— ““Corresponding provision for Wales (1) This section applies if a Measure of the National Assembly for Wales includes provision that appears to the Secretary of State to correspond to provision made by section 2. (2) The Secretary...

These amendments would mean that all money received by local authorities as a result of penalty notices would have to be paid directly to the Secretary of State. Should the financial penalties we have provided for in the Bill be used, it is important that the money received from them...

These amendments would mean that all money received by local authorities as a result of penalty notices would have to be paid directly to the Secretary of State. Should the financial penalties we have provided for in the Bill be used, it is important that the money received from them...

I am completely at one with my noble friend Lord Rowlands in valuing the importance and potential benefits of introducing compulsory participation in education and training until the age of 18. I am also very grateful to him for his support for our policy. I hope that Members of the...

I am completely at one with my noble friend Lord Rowlands in valuing the importance and potential benefits of introducing compulsory participation in education and training until the age of 18. I am also very grateful to him for his support for our policy. I hope that Members of the...

Yes—I hesitate slightly because they come into force in 2013 in a practical sense. However, if by ““come into force”” the noble Lord means by the time the Bill becomes law, I am not sure that the regulations will all be in place by then. There will be a process...

Yes—I hesitate slightly because they come into force in 2013 in a practical sense. However, if by ““come into force”” the noble Lord means by the time the Bill becomes law, I am not sure that the regulations will all be in place by then. There will be a process...

I give those positive reassurances to the Committee. Amendments Nos. 133, 138, 139, 151, 158 and 159 would add detail to the attendance panel process. When the attendance panel considers whether it is appropriate for a local authority to begin proceedings against a young person in the youth court, Clause...

I give those positive reassurances to the Committee. Amendments Nos. 133, 138, 139, 151, 158 and 159 would add detail to the attendance panel process. When the attendance panel considers whether it is appropriate for a local authority to begin proceedings against a young person in the youth court, Clause...

moved Amendment No. 141: 141: Clause 44, page 24, line 41, leave out ““(5)”” and insert ““(4)”” On Question, amendment agreed to. [Amendment No. 142 had been withdrawn from the Marshalled List.] Clause 44, as amended, agreed to. Clause 45 [Offence of failure to comply with attendance notice]: [Amendments Nos....

moved Amendment No. 141: 141: Clause 44, page 24, line 41, leave out ““(5)”” and insert ““(4)”” On Question, amendment agreed to. [Amendment No. 142 had been withdrawn from the Marshalled List.] Clause 44, as amended, agreed to. Clause 45 [Offence of failure to comply with attendance notice]: [Amendments Nos....

As I said long ago on the first day of our deliberations in Committee, we are interested in the approach of learning and support contracts. We are grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Sharp, Barnardo’s and Rainer for highlighting this approach and its benefits. We know that an agreement that...

As I said long ago on the first day of our deliberations in Committee, we are interested in the approach of learning and support contracts. We are grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Sharp, Barnardo’s and Rainer for highlighting this approach and its benefits. We know that an agreement that...

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do now again resolve itself into Committee on this Bill. Moved accordingly, and, on Question, Motion agreed to. House in Committee accordingly. [The CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES in the Chair.] Clause 39 [Failure to fulfil duty under section 2: initial steps]:

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do now again resolve itself into Committee on this Bill. Moved accordingly, and, on Question, Motion agreed to. House in Committee accordingly. [The CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES in the Chair.] Clause 39 [Failure to fulfil duty under section 2: initial steps]:

We need to begin by congratulating our team on having performed so splendidly on the river. Some might have thought that the timing of the race was specifically devised to ensure that many of the Government’s chief critics were not able to be present. I regret, therefore, that the noble...

We need to begin by congratulating our team on having performed so splendidly on the river. Some might have thought that the timing of the race was specifically devised to ensure that many of the Government’s chief critics were not able to be present. I regret, therefore, that the noble...