§ Mr. Newensasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will introduce legislation to ensure that parents and other relatives cannot be denied access to a child taken into care without the right of appeal; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonI am aware of the concern that has been expressed by the Family Rights Group and the Magistrates Association about the existing powers of local authorities in this field, and am looking carefully at the difficult issues raised.