§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what form of registration, regulation and inspection is carried out on private children's homes which accommodate children in the care of local authorities.
§ Sir George YoungPrivate children's homes which accommodate children in the care of local authorities are not required either to register or to comply with regulations. However, through local knowledge and contacts, the Department knows most of these homes. Officers of the Department inspect the homes from time to time under section 58(1)(c) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1969.