Member

Starting with Amendment 154, I am grateful for the opportunity to clarify the circumstances which might require a child to undergo a medical examination as part of their application for an employment permit. This is not new: model by-laws, which most, if not all, local authorities have adopted, include a provision which allows them to require a child to undergo a medical examination in certain circumstances. It certainly does not mean that every child will be required to have a medical examination before an employment permit is issued. There might be particular sorts of work or children with particular needs where a local authority might feel it is appropriate to carry out a medical examination to be clear that that child would not be impacted by that work in the way I have suggested. I imagine that would be used pretty infrequently, and I hope that provides some clarification for the noble Lord. Without that power, it would not be possible in those very specific circumstances for children to have a medical examination.