Question to the Department for Education:

To ask Her Majesty's Government when they intend to bring into force Part 2, sections 12 to 31, of the Children and Social Work Act 2017 (safeguarding of children).

Since the Children and Social Work Act received Royal Assent in April 2017, the department has been discussing with government departments and others the drafting of the underpinning regulations and amendments to statutory guidance. We aim to consult on these this autumn. Subject to Parliamentary approval of the regulations following the consultation, sections 12 to 31 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017 will be commenced accordingly.