Clause 15

Children and Young Persons Bill [Lords]

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

Expiry of powers conferred by sections 12 and 13

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

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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 clause provides for the powers exercisable under clause 12 in relation to England or clause 13 in relation to Wales to establish a national IRO service to expire, if they are not used within seven years of Royal Assent.

Question put and agreed to.

Clause 15 ordered to stand part of the Bill.