§ Baroness Davidasked Her Majesty's Government:
In the light of the Written Answer by Baroness Jay of Paddington on 11 December (WA 56), when the consultation on clarifying the law in relating to parental discipline will begin; and which Government departments will be involved.
§ Baroness Jay of PaddingtonWe expect to consult in the spring next year. The Home Department, the Lord Chancellor's Department, the Department for Education and Employment, and the Scottish Welsh and Northern Ireland Offices are likely to be the main departments involved.