§ Mr. SteelTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security whether he has studied the recent report produced246W by Barnardo's entitled "I Can't Go Back To Mum And Dad"; and if he will make a statement about the effect of recent social security changes on young people leaving care who cannot return to their families.
§ Mr. Peter LloydWe have studied the Barnardo's report closely. We are monitoring the effects of the reformed social security system on all client groups, including the youngsters covered by this report. Once this monitoring has been completed we shall decide what, if any, action is needed.