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Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Asked by Robin SwannUlster Unionist PartyDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 17 January 2025UIN 23240

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she had discussions with the Minister of Education in Northern Ireland on Clause 56 of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

Answered by Janet Daby

Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.

The department has engaged with the devolved governments during the development of the Bill.

The department is committed to keeping our devolved government colleagues properly engaged on matters with cross-border impact and will continue to do so throughout the progression of the Bill and our implementation planning.

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