Disabled People: Medical Records

Lord Rooker Excerpts

Tuesday 7th February 2017 Lords Chamber

[Lord Keen of Elie]

I entirely concur with the observations of the noble Lord. I remind the House that the Children Act 1989 was amended by Section 11 of the Children and Families Act 2014, which determined that there would always be a presumption that a parent’s involvement in their child’s life will further the child’s welfare unless the contrary can be shown.

[Lord Rooker (Lab)]

Can we take it from one of the Minister’s earlier replies that it is the firm intention of Her Majesty’s Government to remain a signatory to and a member of the European Convention on Human Rights?

[Lord Keen of Elie]

My Lords, that is most certainly this Government’s present intention.