(6 years, 7 months ago)
Lords ChamberOrder. We will hear a short question from the Liberal Democrats and then from the Labour Benches.
Will the Government introduce a system of reconsideration before formally rejecting applications? Currently, rejections can be made on the basis of something as simple as a spelling mistake, which would involve the child starting all over again from scratch. A system of reconsideration would involve a great shortening of delays, as well as avoiding stress and distress for vulnerable children.