HC Deb 29 June 1992 vol 210 cc365-6W
Mr. Diner

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what steps he is planning to take to tighten up procedures whereby a single parent is able to take a child out of the country without the express consent of the other parent.

Mr. John M. Taylor

The removal of a child will in most cases constitute an offence under the existing law. The Government have no current proposals for changes in the law in this field, but are willing to consider any suggestions that are made. In addition, the operation of the Children Act 1989 is being monitored so that any changes which might be of assistance may be identified in the light of experience.