Clause 5 - Compensation for financial loss
Children and Adoption Bill [Lords]
3:30 pm
Beverley Hughes (Minister of State (Children, Young People and Families), Department for Education and Skills; Stretford and Urmston, Labour)
I agree that that is a problem. However, I was saying that the court has the power to award the costs and that it might well consider doing so specifically in relation to this measure, which is about awarding financial compensation. The court may want to consider adding financial compensation for those who have had to pay court costs. The real point is that the court already has the power. I therefore hope that the hon. Gentleman will withdraw the amendment.