§ 65. Mr. Ellisasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will set up an inquiry into the regulations concerning the welfare of foster children.
Mrs. Shirley WilliamsIThe relevant provisions of the Children and Young Persons Act, 1969, which strengthen the law on children placed privately with foster parents, will come into force on 1st January, 1970. The Departmental Committee on Adoptior will be considering the position of foster parents who wish to keep a child permanently against the wishes of the natural parents. If my hon. Friend has any other point in mind shall be glad to consider it.