Clause 13

Children and Young Persons Bill [Lords]

Public Bill Committees, 1 July 2008, 11:45 am

Power to make further provision concerning independent reviewing officers: Wales

Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

Photo of Beverley Hughes

Beverley Hughes (Minister of State (Children, Young People and Families; Minister for the North West), Department for Children, Schools and Families; Stretford & Urmston, Labour)

The powers outlined in this clause simply mirror those set out in clause 12 for England and would be used to establish a national IRO service in Wales, if necessary.

Question put and agreed to.

Clause 13 ordered to stand part of the Bill.