§ Margaret MoranTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidance has been issued to local authorities in respect of section 116 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002. [91135]
§ Jacqui SmithA local authority circular is being prepared in respect of section 116 of the Adoption and Children Act 2002, which amends section 17 of the Children Act 1989 to make it clear that local authorities' powers under this section include providing help with accommodation. It will be issued shortly.