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Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 16 June 2026

Debate

Children: Physical Punishment

Contribution

As I have already said, we have looked carefully at the first report into the implementation of the changes in Wales. I think I said that we looked at the conclusions, particularly around the need for professional confidence, inter-agency collaboration and a wider availability of parenting support. Those are exactly the provisions that we are putting in place, through investment and through the legislation that has just gone through this House.

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