Member

I can assure noble Lords that we will keep an eye on this but we do not, in all honesty, intend to open this issue in the immediate term, given the broad application in a range of settings, and the wider sensitivity around matters relating to the ability of children to make decisions in relation to healthcare, care and education. We will consult on the guidance for assessing competence in mental health settings in the revised code of practice. With this, I hope noble Lords will feel able not to press their amendments.