§ Mr. HeathTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs when the Lord Chancellor will transfer his powers in relation to the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service to the Minister for Children. [143023]
§ Mr. LeslieThe Privy Council considered and made the draft Transfer of Functions (Children, Young People and Families) Order 2003 at their meeting on 10 December. The Order includes the Lord Chancellor's powers in respect of CAFCASS. The Order will be implemented early in 2004.