NCB Now: Legislation will be judged by results
Monday, October 3, 2011
Children in Scotland has welcomed commitments in the Scottish government's new legislative programme to introduce minimum pricing of alcohol and tackle sectarianism, but is disappointed by the two-year delay in presenting a Children's Services Bill.
Chief executive, Bronwen Cohen said: "While there is much to applaud in the new legislative agenda, it is disappointing that manifesto pledges on the development of early years services has translated into a further two-year delay in legislation to encourage an integrated approach to children's services. A much greater sense of urgency is needed."
