§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidance he has issued to local authorities and voluntary organisations regarding insurance procedures for foster parents.
§ Mr. MellorRegulation 3 of the Boarding Out of Children (Foster Placement) Regulations requires local authorities and voluntary organisations to include with notices of approval to foster parents information on the agency's arrangements for meeting any legal liabilities of a foster parent arising by reason of the placement. The regulations come into force on 1 June 1989. The accompanying handbook of guidance suggests a number of different arrangements for meeting claims by or against foster parents in respect of damage, loss or injury or legal defence costs.