To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families which Bills in policy areas for which his Department is responsible introduced in the last five years contained sunset clauses; and what plans he has for the future use of such clauses. (151836)

The following table sets out the Acts, introduced by the Department’s predecessors in the last five years which contained sunset clauses:

The appropriateness of a sunset clause for the whole or part of any proposed legislation is considered on a case by case basis. It is also addressed when a regulatory impact assessment relating to legislation is being prepared.

To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families which Bills introduced by his Department and its predecessors in areas within his Department’s responsibility in the last five years did not contain sunset clauses; and if he will make a statement. (152493)

The following Acts, introduced by the Department’s predecessors in the last five years did not contain sunset clauses

Education Act 2005

Education and Inspections Act 2006

Children and Adoption Act 2006