As with previous amendments, it may be argued that the numbers involved are small but, even so, if the amendment would help to ensure that a greater number of unaccompanied young people are able to use such facilities, then surely it will do something which is good. I hope therefore that the Minister will feel able to accept the amendment or at least indicate that she is willing to respond to the concerns expressed. My Lords, I moved the amendment in Committee to which the noble and learned Lord referred. It was very late at night and, therefore, it is possible that it was not completely understood. It is an important issue.
Children can slip through the net.
For example, someone may come here on a visitor's visa, outstay that visa and then stay here illegally. Ultimately, it is possible that such a young person may find himself in the care of a local authority or indeed of foster parents. It is most important that such young people should not be here illegally and that the panel is able to give them help to prevent that. Prompt referrals help to avoid complications which may prove costly and difficult to resolve at a later date. It is a very modest amendment and, as the noble and learned Lord said, it would cost only the price of a telephone call.