Illegal Migration Bill

Baroness Butler-Sloss Excerpts

Thursday 29th June 2023 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Williams of Trafford (Con)]

I know that my noble friend the Minister will discuss that later. It is not quite a matter for debate now.

[Baroness Butler-Sloss (CB)]

My Lords, I remain concerned about the child impact assessment. The Chief Whip said that it will come before the end of Report. The next day of Report is Monday, and the last day is Wednesday. If we do not get it until Tuesday evening, for instance, many of us who have spoken on child matters may have a very limited opportunity on the last day of Report to express any view whatever on the impact assessment. I am extremely concerned that we have not had it.

[Baroness Williams of Trafford (Con)]

As I said to the noble Lord, Lord Kennedy, I undertake to get it early next week—Monday, if possible.