To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, in the light of their response to the Norgrove Family Justice review, they will consider introducing legislation to ensure that childcare providers and statutory bodies treat both parents of a child equally.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, in the light of their response to the Norgrove Family Justice review, they will consider introducing legislation to ensure that childcare providers and statutory bodies treat both parents of a child equally.

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Schools (Mr Michael Gove) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. The Government are determined to help teachers address the poor attendance and bad behaviour of some pupils, which disproportionately affects the chances of disadvantaged children. The poor attendance or lateness...

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Schools (Mr Michael Gove) has made the following Written Ministerial Statement. The Government are determined to help teachers address the poor attendance and bad behaviour of some pupils, which disproportionately affects the chances of disadvantaged children. The poor attendance or lateness...

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice if he will consider extending legal aid to both parents when contesting child custody cases; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice if he will consider extending legal aid to both parents when contesting child custody cases; and if he will make a statement.

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to amend the report Working Together to Safeguard Children: A Guide to Inter-agency Working to Safeguard and Promote the Welfare of Children to include specific reference to circumstances where a child is being deprived of a full and continuing relationship...

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to amend the report Working Together to Safeguard Children: A Guide to Inter-agency Working to Safeguard and Promote the Welfare of Children to include specific reference to circumstances where a child is being deprived of a full and continuing relationship...

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what proportion of Child Support Agency assessed cases with a positive liability involve (a) parents with care in receipt of income-related benefits, (b) non-resident parents in receipt of income-related benefits and (c) cases where both parents are in receipt of...

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what proportion of Child Support Agency assessed cases with a positive liability involve (a) parents with care in receipt of income-related benefits, (b) non-resident parents in receipt of income-related benefits and (c) cases where both parents are in receipt of...

Ten minute rule motion for leave to bring in a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 328). To be read a second time on 27 April.

Ten minute rule motion for leave to bring in a Bill. Agreed to on question. Presentation and first reading (Bill 328). To be read a second time on 27 April.

I beg to move,"That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision to introduce leave, pay and allowance arrangements for parents of children born to surrogate mothers equal to those available to parents whose children are born to them; and for connected purposes." Almost three months ago,...

I beg to move,"That leave be given to bring in a Bill to make provision to introduce leave, pay and allowance arrangements for parents of children born to surrogate mothers equal to those available to parents whose children are born to them; and for connected purposes." Almost three months ago,...

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what (a) recent and (b) past estimates his Department has made of the number of parents who smoke in cars with children present.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what (a) recent and (b) past estimates his Department has made of the number of parents who smoke in cars with children present.

The Government are determined to help teachers address the poor attendance and bad behaviour of some pupils, which disproportionately affect the chances of disadvantaged children. The poor attendance or lateness of a number of pupils can disrupt their own education and that of other pupils. Quickly these children begin to...

The Government are determined to help teachers address the poor attendance and bad behaviour of some pupils, which disproportionately affect the chances of disadvantaged children. The poor attendance or lateness of a number of pupils can disrupt their own education and that of other pupils. Quickly these children begin to...

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord McNally on 9 February (WA 87), whether they consider the deprivation of a parental relationship to constitute need, or harm, in respect of a child.

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord McNally on 9 February (WA 87), whether they consider the deprivation of a parental relationship to constitute need, or harm, in respect of a child.

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 6 February (WA 13–4), how many certificates of application (COAs) have been issued to or for third country nationals with a dependent European Union citizen who have demonstrated that they potentially meet the scope of the...

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 6 February (WA 13–4), how many certificates of application (COAs) have been issued to or for third country nationals with a dependent European Union citizen who have demonstrated that they potentially meet the scope of the...

To ask Her Majesty's Government what remedies exist for a parent denied access to information about a child for whom they have parental responsibility by (1) a private day nursery, (2) a state school, (3) an NHS general practitioner, and (4) a local authority.

To ask Her Majesty's Government what remedies exist for a parent denied access to information about a child for whom they have parental responsibility by (1) a private day nursery, (2) a state school, (3) an NHS general practitioner, and (4) a local authority.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what steps he has taken to provide parenting skills advice.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what steps he has taken to provide parenting skills advice.

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answers by Lord Henley on 6 February (WA 13 and 14), whether the United Kingdom is obliged to follow the Zambrano judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union; what is its relevance to the United Kingdom; whether it...

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answers by Lord Henley on 6 February (WA 13 and 14), whether the United Kingdom is obliged to follow the Zambrano judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union; what is its relevance to the United Kingdom; whether it...

Welfare Reform Bill. Lords consideration of Commons reasons and amendment. Lords amendments not insisted on, some with Commons amendments in lieu agreed to. Commons amendment disagreed to, and Lords amendments agreed to in lieu of Commons amendments. Bill returned to the Commons with amendments.

Welfare Reform Bill. Lords consideration of Commons reasons and amendment. Lords amendments not insisted on, some with Commons amendments in lieu agreed to. Commons amendment disagreed to, and Lords amendments agreed to in lieu of Commons amendments. Bill returned to the Commons with amendments.

My Lords, I need to start by paying tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Patel, who has done some astonishing work in this area in bringing the issues vividly to life. We certainly have learnt and have appreciated some of the things that he has said. I hope that I...

My Lords, I need to start by paying tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Patel, who has done some astonishing work in this area in bringing the issues vividly to life. We certainly have learnt and have appreciated some of the things that he has said. I hope that I...

Thank you very much. I was about to launch into the wrong thing. This is about the ESA provisions for people with cancer, which has been a very sensitive issue. We have listened very carefully to those concerns and made a number of changes to clarify our policy intent to...

Thank you very much. I was about to launch into the wrong thing. This is about the ESA provisions for people with cancer, which has been a very sensitive issue. We have listened very carefully to those concerns and made a number of changes to clarify our policy intent to...

That this House do not insist on its Amendment 18 to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 18A. "LORDS AMENDMENT 18" 18: Clause 51, page 36, line 21, at end insert ““except— (a) where a person is receiving treatment for cancer when entitlement shall continue for so long...

That this House do not insist on its Amendment 18 to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 18A. "LORDS AMENDMENT 18" 18: Clause 51, page 36, line 21, at end insert ““except— (a) where a person is receiving treatment for cancer when entitlement shall continue for so long...

My Lords, I beg to move Motion F. If I can just get to the right place—

My Lords, I beg to move Motion F. If I can just get to the right place—