Immigration: Detention of Children — Question

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:29 pm on 2 June 2010.

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Photo of Lord Avebury Lord Avebury Liberal Democrat 3:29, 2 June 2010

My Lords, perhaps I may ask my noble friend about the consultations which on 12 May Mr Damian Green said had already started. Stakeholders, such as the Children's Society, do not seem to be aware of that. Is it the intention to complete the consultation in six weeks, as we have heard? Will that be in time for them to incorporate any necessary amendments to the Secretary of State's powers to look after these children under alternative arrangements in the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act which will come before your Lordships?