Child Abuse Debate

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Department: Home Office
Thursday 17th July 2014

(10 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait Mrs May
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My hon. Friend has raised an important point. I shall ensure that the work that is being done is discussed with the various devolved authorities.

Pat Glass Portrait Pat Glass (North West Durham) (Lab)
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In 2010, the then Secretary of State for Education abolished ContactPoint. At the time, I was happy with the assurance that something more streamlined would be in place shortly, but four years have passed, and it has not yet been replaced. What discussions is the Home Office having with the Department for Education to eliminate this gap in the system?

Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait Mrs May
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The Department for Education plays a full role in the work that the Home Office does on this issue, including our work in relation to the national group. However, as the hon. Lady will observe, my hon. Friend the children’s Minister is present, and he will have heard her comment.