Clause 57 - Disclosing information to adopters

Part of Adoption and Children Bill – in a Public Bill Committee am 9:30 am ar 10 Ionawr 2002.

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Photo of Julian Brazier Julian Brazier Opposition Whip (Commons) 9:30, 10 Ionawr 2002

Before my hon. Friend moves on to the detail, he might consider further the point about ''may'' or ''might''. Ironically, the new clause appears to water down the provisions: new clause 6 says ''may'', but clause 57, which it replaces, says ''must'', at line 38.