Previously called Standing Committees, Public Bill Commitees study proposed legislation (Bills) in detail, debating each clause and reporting any amendments to the Commons for further debate.
There are at least 16 MPs on a Committee, and the proportion of parties reflects the House of Commons, so the government always has a majority.
[Phil Wilson in the Chair] Clause 2
Amendment proposed (this day): 27, in clause 2, page 3, line 10, at end insert— ‘(6A) The Secretary of State must publish a national minimum standard for a “local offer for care...
I beg to move amendment 28, in clause 3, page 4, line 10, aft er “the” insert— “physical and mental health, emotional well-being and”.
I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 4, page 5, line 35, lea ve out from beginning to end of line 4 on page 6 and insert— ‘(6) In this section—...
Amendment made: 3, in clause 5, page 6, leave out lines 24 to 36 and insert— ‘(2) A registered pupil is within this subsection if the pupil— (a) was looked...
Amendment made: 6, in clause 6, page 7, line 46, at end insert “or (c) appears to the proprietor of the Academy— (i) to have been in state care in a...
CSWB 01 A parent of a child in care with Asperger Syndrome/ASC CSWB 03 Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists CSWB 04 The Children's Society CSWB 05 Professional Standards Authority for...
[Mrs Anne Main in the Chair] Clause 8
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 36, in clause 13, page 11, line 9, le ave out “unless they consider it inappropriate to do so”. This amendment would ensure that...
I beg to move amendment 16, in clause 16, page 13, line 11, a t end insert “, including unaccompanied refugee children once placed in the area, and...
[Mrs Anne Main in the Chair] Clause 16
Amendment moved (this day): 16, in clause 16, page 13, line 11, at end insert— “, including unaccompanied refugee children once placed in the area, and...
I beg to move amendment 40, in clause 17, page 14, line 12, l eave out subsection (6). This amendment would remove the role of the Secretary of State in determining...
Amendment proposed: 17, in clause 22, page 17, line 5, at end insert— “(3) Guidance given by the Secretary of State in connection with functions...
I beg to move amendment 39, in clause 31, page 20, leave out line 4. This amendment would retain reference to the Health Service in the Employment Rights Act 1996. This brief...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
CSWB 09 Women's Aid CSWB 10 Women Against Rape (WAR) CSWB 11 Equality and Human Rights Commission CSWB 12 Anonymous CSWB 13 Independent Children's Homes Association CSWB 14 Mary J Flores AKA Mary Moss
[Mrs Anne Main in the Chair]
“Schedule ( (a) the placement by local authorities in England and Wales of children in secure accommodation in Scotland, and (b) the placement by local authorities in Scotland of children...
‘(1) The purpose of this section is to enable a local authority in England to test different ways of working under children’s social care legislation with a view to— (a)...
[Phil Wilson in the Chair] New Clause 2
‘(1) The purpose of this section is to enable a local authority in England to test different ways of working under children’s social care legislation with a view to— (a)...
‘(1) Regulations under section (Power to test different ways of working) must specify a period at the end of which they lapse. (2) The period must not be longer than 3 years beginning with...
‘(1) Regulations under section (Power to test different ways of working) are subject to the negative resolution procedure if they only— (a) relate to requirements imposed by...
‘(1) Before making an application for the Secretary of State to make regulations under section (Power to test different ways of working) a local authority in England must— (a) consult...
‘(1) Where a local authority in England make an application for the Secretary of State to make regulations under section (Power to test different ways of working) the Secretary of State...
‘(1) The Secretary of State must give local authorities in England guidance about— (a) factors that a local authority in England should take into account in deciding whether to make...
‘If the Secretary of State makes regulations under (Power to test different ways of working) the Secretary of State must, in respect of each year in which they remain in force, publish a...
‘In sections (Power to test different ways of working), (Duration), (Parliamentary procedure), (Consultation by local authority), (Consultation by Secretary of State), (Guidance), (Annual...
‘(1) The Secretary of State may— (a) determine and publish improvement standards for social workers in England; (b) carry out assessments of whether people meet improvement standards...
“(1) For the purpose of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children a local authority in England must ensure that pupils educated in their area receive appropriate personal, social...
‘(1) The Children Act 1989 is amended as follows. (2) In section 23CZA (arrangements for certain former relevant children to live with former foster parents)— (a) in subsection...
(Morning)
‘(1) A public authority must, in the exercise of its functions relating to safeguarding and the welfare of children, have due regard to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. (2) For...
‘(1) In section 34(1) of the Children Act 1989, after paragraph (d) insert— “(e) his siblings (whether of the whole or half blood).” (2) In paragraph 15(1) of Schedule 2...
‘(1) The Universal Credit Regulations 2013 are amended as follows— (a) in regulation 102(2)— (i) in paragraph (a) after “18 or over” insert “and paragraph (b)...
‘In section 47 of the Children Act 1989 (local authority’s duty to investigate) after subsection (8) insert— “(8A) Where, as a result of complying with this section, a...
“(1) In the Children Act 1989, after section 17ZI insert— “17ZJ Designated support for family and friends carers Each local authority must appoint at least one person as a...
“In the Adoption and Children Act 2002, after section 21, insert— “21A Placement orders: special guardianship orders (1) In this section a placement order is an order made by...
‘The safeguarding partners for a local authority area in England must make arrangements for— (a) safeguarding partners and relevant agencies, where appropriate, to work across and...
[Mrs Anne Main in the Chair] New Clause 24
‘After regulation 5(1)(e) of the Civil Legal Aid (Financial Resources and Payment for Services) Regulations 2013, insert— “(ea) family help (lower) in any matter described in...
“(1) Schedule (Placing children in secure accommodation elsewhere in Great Britain) ends at the end of the period of two years beginning with the day on which this Act is...
“For the purpose of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, within eight weeks of this Act coming into force the Secretary of State must issue guidance to all schools on how to...
“Children Act 1989 1 The Children Act 1989 is amended as follows. 2 (1) Section 25 (use of accommodation in England for restricting liberty of children looked after by English and Welsh...
Amendments made: 9, in clause 62, page 33, line 12, a t end insert— “(A1) Section (Placing children in secure accommodation elsewhere in Great Britain)...
Amendments made: 14, in clause 63, page 33, line 19, l eave out “This Part comes” and insert “The following come”. This amendment and...
Exceptionally, I have used my discretion to select the starred amendment, as it is only a technical amendment removing the privilege disclaimer inserted by the Lords. It is common practice to...
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