§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what responsibility falls to local authorities for the care of asylum seekers' children who have no other means of support; and if he will make a statement. [41828]
§ Mr. BowisThe responsibility that falls to local authorities for the care of asylum seekers' children is the same responsibility they have for any other children who may be "in need" as set out in section 17 of the Children Act 1989.