HC Deb 15 July 1996 vol 281 cc381-2W
Mrs. Clwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if the Utting inquiry will investigate the responsibilities of the social services inspectorate and the social services inspectorate Wales, in dealing with concerns raised with them directly by children and concerned individuals regarding the abuse of children looked after and in care. [36530]

Mr. Bowis

Sir William Utting's review is concerned with the safeguards for children living away from home, introduced since 1991. It will be for him to decide whether to recommend any changes in the responsibilities of the Department of Health or the Welsh Office.

Mrs. Clwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the number of young people looked after or in care since 1972 who have committed suicide(a) while looked after in care, and (b) subsequently. [36522]

Mr. Bowis

The information is not available centrally.

Mrs. Clwyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what psychological and counselling assistance will be given to children giving evidence at the Utting inquiry. [36524]

Mr. Bowis

It is for Sir William Utting to determine how he proposes to conduct the review, including the manner in which any evidence is given.