HL Deb 08 November 1989 vol 512 cc795-6

155 Clause 38, page 35, line 29, at end insert— '(cc) take such steps as are reasonably practicable to discover the wishes and feelings of the child;'.

The Lord Chancellor

My Lords, I beg to move that the House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment No. 155. This amendment deals with a point raised by the noble and learned Lord, Lord Elwyn-Jones, suggesting that a constable should take the steps described in the amendment.

Moved, That the House do agree with the Commons in the said amendment. —(The Lord Chancellor.)

On Question, Motion agreed to.