§ Mr. Greenwayasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what guidance his Department gives on the sexual orientation of foster parents; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WhitneyThe suitability of an individual to be a foster parent is a matter of professional judgment to be made within the requirements of the Boarding-Out of Children Regulations 1955. General guidance on the selection and assessment of foster parents is given in "Foster Care—A guide to practice" published in 1976.