Part of Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill - Committee (9th Day) (Continued) – in the House of Lords at 6:15 pm on 2 September 2025.
Baroness Smith of Malvern
Minister of State (Education), Minister of State (Minister for Women and Equalities)
6:15,
2 September 2025
Is the noble Lord clear that the best interests requirement relates to cases where children are subject to child protection inquiries or plans?
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