HC Deb 14 May 1985 vol 79 c118W
Mr. Kennedy

asked 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.