HC Deb 14 November 1972 vol 846 cc68-9W
59. Mr. Peter Archer

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will initiate legislation or other action designed to provide in England and Wales an authority to review the treatment of children in the care of local authorities.

Sir K. Joseph

Local authorities are under a statutory duty to further the best interests of children in their care and to review cases at regular intervals. I do not think further provision is needed.