§ Mr. HagueTo ask the Secretary of State For Health when she expects to the Publish the social services inspectorate's report of the inspection of children's homes in Staffordshire.
§ Mr. YeoThe report is being Published today. Copies are available in the Library. The report is clear that some important improvements have been made in the quality of service and the management of children's homes. No evidence was found of Practices similar to "pindown". It is also clear, however, that some recommendations from the
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previous inspection in 1990 have not been implemented fully and some standards of care remain unacceptable. I have asked Staffordshire county council to produce a detailed action plan to deal with those matters requiring urgent attention and the social services inspectorate will continue to work closely with the council to ensure that the appropriate action is taken.