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Session 2007-08 Publications on the internet Welsh Affairs Committee Publications

Welsh Affairs - Fifth Report Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 17 June 2008. Contents Terms of Reference Introduction Background Introduction of the proposed Order The Welsh Affairs Committee's inquiry 1  The proposed Order relating to vulnerable children Purpose The scope of the proposed Order Use of the Legislative Competence Order in Council procedure The proposed Order and existing Welsh Assembly Government policy The "identifiable need" for the proposed Order The rationalisation of existing legislation Tackling child poverty Current legislative constraints Exceptions to Matters Cross-border issues Devolved and non-devolved responsibilities 2  Definitions of terms used in the proposed Order The definition of "vulnerable children" Safeguarding children from harm and neglect The definition of "well-being" Play Securing the rights of individuals and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Conclusion 3  The Children's Commissioner for Wales Accountability Whistleblowing 4  Conclusion Conclusions and recommendations Formal Minutes Witnesses List of Reports from the Committee during the Current Parliament List of Evidence Thursday 15 May 2008 Written Evidence

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