§ 32. Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement about boarding out allowances for foster children.
§ Sir George YoungThe level of boarding out allowances for foster children is a matter for determination by local authorities. The local authority associations issued guidance to local authorities last year on the use of common age bands and age relativities in boarding out scales with a view to achieving greater uniformity throughout the country.