Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Oliver Heald and Steven Paterson

Tuesday 1st November 2016 Commons Chamber

[Sir Oliver Heald]

The hon. Lady raises an important point. The number of cases being applied for and granted is rising, but there is also the question of ensuring that people who might need this funding are aware of it. That is an important part of the picture. Exceptional needs funding is a vital part of the picture and we will certainly keep it under review. If she wants to raise a detailed point with me about how it is operating, I would be more than happy either to discuss it with her or to enter into correspondence about it.

[Steven Paterson (Stirling) (SNP)]

5. What recent progress has been made on the Government’s plans to replace the Human Rights Act 1998.

[The Minister for Courts and Justice (Sir Oliver Heald)]

We will set out our proposals for a Bill of Rights in due course. We will consult fully on our proposals.