Education and Skills Bill

I thank the Minister for that comprehensive reply. I was particularly pleased with what he said about the young carers. At first, as he was going through the long list of what that the Government have done in this area, I was wondering how it captured our amendment. Then, his comment that these would be special circumstances allayed my fears a lot. I was pleased that Amendment No. 120 was covered and that there is right a for parents to appeal, although I agree with my noble friend Lord Lucas about the ability of a local authority to provide everything demanded of it under the Bill. We have not had a chance to discuss education since the untimely death of Steve Sinnott of the National Union of Teachers, which suggested Amendment No. 120. Steve and I did not always agree—on a lot of things—but he was passionate about what he did. He will be greatly missed. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn. [Amendment No. 119 not moved.] Clause 34 agreed to. Clauses 35 and 36 agreed to. Clause 37 [Parenting orders: appeals]: [Amendment No. 120 not moved.] Clause 37 agreed to. Clause 38 agreed to.