§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his policy towards the implementation of the freeing for adoption provisions in sections 14 to 16 of the Children Act 1975.
§ Sir George YoungNo date has yet been set for bringing these provisions into force. The Department is currently re-examining the costs of all the unimplemented provisions of the Children Act 1975, in co-operation with the local authorities, with a view to subsequent consideration of the prospects for further implementation.