HC Deb 23 February 1993 vol 219 c533W
16. Dr. Spink

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions she has had with Essex social services regarding their actions in removing children from their natural parents; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Yeo

I have been in contact with the chairman of Essex social services committee and discussions have taken place between the chief inspector of the social services inspectorate and the director of social services about two cases in which children in Essex were removed from their natural parents, one in 1989, the other last year. The local authority were asked to review current child care cases and consider what other action is necessary for the future.