Exclusive: Government set to drop controversial 'exemption clause'

Neil Puffett
Thursday, March 2, 2017

The government is set to scrap plans to allow councils to apply for exemptions from social care legislation in the face of continuing opposition, CYP Now understands.

The government is set to drop the proposed "exemption" clause following a meeting last week between Education Secretary Justine Greening and opponents of the proposals. Picture: UK Parliament
The government is set to drop the proposed "exemption" clause following a meeting last week between Education Secretary Justine Greening and opponents of the proposals. Picture: UK Parliament

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