Clause 3 - Review of exercise of functions of Assembly and other persons

Part of Children's Commissioner for Wales Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 11:15 am on 30 January 2001.

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Photo of Nigel Evans Nigel Evans Vice-Chair, Conservative Party 11:15, 30 January 2001

I do not know whether the hon. Gentleman's comments are causing consternation on the Government Benches, but they certainly are on the Opposition Benches. I have no intention of doing what he suggests. Children come first in our minds as we debate the Bill, so we want to give the commissioner power to overlook those areas that involve children. The Assembly can make whatever statements it likes on subjects that impinge on it. I hope that the annual report, which, it is recommended, should be laid before the Assembly, is laid also before the House, as I am sure that hon. Members will want to comment on services provided for children in Wales.