Children Bill [HL]

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 6:00 pm on 4 May 2004.

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Photo of Lord Hylton Lord Hylton Crossbench 6:00, 4 May 2004

While I understand some of the enthusiasms of noble Lords who have spoken to the amendments, I hope that the Minister will take into account the extraordinary range of ability—mental and other—and the general capacity of children to make responsible choices in such matters. We do not want to be carried away by great currents of enthusiasm; we need to consider the matter coolly and objectively.