Childcare Bill [HL]

Debate between Baroness Eaton and Lord Harris of Haringey

Wednesday 1st July 2015 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Eaton]

My Lords, the Minister has already made it clear that the concerns of the House were to be brought back at Report in October. However, the issue of child poverty is of great importance to the whole nation. I do not think that the electorate are particularly interested in the finer points of how we reach conclusions.

[Lord Harris of Haringey (Lab)]

Perhaps the noble Baroness can explain why it is in the interests of either this House or the nation for the Government to bring forward legislation without telling the country the detail of what is contained in it. It is a constitutional issue that is being raised now, not a party-political point.

[Baroness Eaton]

My Lords, I feel that I have made my point firmly.