Lords debates improved support for children and families
26 February 2020
The House of Lords will debate improved early years interventions to support children and families on Thursday 27 February. Speakers include the president of the National Children's Bureau and a member of the University Schools Trust.
- Watch on Parliament TV from 11.30am
- Read the transcript in Lords Hansard from three hours after the debate
- List of speakers (external website)
- Lords Library note: Improved Early Years Interventions
This is a general debate. They normally take place on a Thursday in the chamber. During debates, members are able to put their experience to good use, discussing current issues and drawing the government's attention to concerns.
The debate was proposed by the Bishop of Gloucester, trustee of the Children's Society.
Members expected to take part include:
- Lord Mawson (Crossbench), member of the University Schools Trust, East London
- Baroness Tyler of Enfield (Liberal Democrat), president of the National Children's Bureau
- Baroness Wilcox of Newport (Conservative), member of the Local Government Association City Regions Board
- Lord Watson of Invergowie (Labour), shadow spokesperson for education.
Baroness Berridge (Conservative), Parliamentary Under Secretary in the Department for Education, will respond on behalf of the government.
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