Labour MP Meg Munn said the Department for Education’s 44-day consultation on the proposals was too short and failed to explore key elements of draft regulations laid down in parliament last week.
She wants the government to hold a debate in parliament on plans to allow non-profit organisations to deliver child protection services before any changes are made to the legislation in a bid to ensure all implications are sufficiently explored.
Munn, MP for Sheffield Heeley, said the majority of the responses to the consultation focused on the issue of profit making.
She said: “The fundamental issue has not been properly explored at all because you are talking about not-for-profit organisations having a responsibility and then you’re asking other public services to work with them and share information.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
