Written questions

Children: Public Services

Lords · Question HL8314 · Tabled 10 Jun 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 24 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Jamieson

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to grant the new Child Protection Authority for England powers to regulate or inspect local authorities in relation to (1) children’s services and (2) other public services which may have a bearing on c

Answer

Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 24 Jun 2025

On 9 April, the government published its progress update on tackling child sexual abuse. This included a commitment to the creation of a Child Protection Authority in England. This will help make the child protection system clearer and more unified and en...