§ Mr. Kennedyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when section 33 of the Children Act 1975 is likely to be brought into effect.
§ Mr. John Patten[pursuant to his reply, 7 May 1985, c. 342.]: I announced yesterday that the custodianship provisions of the Children Act 1975 will be brought into force on 1 December 1985.
We shall present the commencement order, and custodianship report regulations to Parliament at the end of May. At the same time we shall issue a circular of guidance, to explain the provisions to local authorities and other interested bodies.