§ Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what are the principal legislative provisions he expects to change in his proposals for re-casting the law relating to adoption; and what means he expects to use. [24449]
§ Mr. BowisMy Department published a consultative document "Adoption—A Service for Children" on 28 March; copies are available in the Library. The document includes a draft Adoption Bill and identifies some important changes to adoption law; changes will be effected through primary legislation, regulations and guidance.