§ Mr. Will Owenasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he 167W expects to receive the report of the committee appointed by Her Majesty's Government to examine the law of adoption and the position of foster children; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. CallaghanThe committee was appointed in July and it is too early to say when it is likely to report. It has to consider a number of complex and difficult issues requiring thorough examination.