§ Mrs. ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what guidelines he has issued in respect of the procedure for dealing with children who run away from(a) children's homes, (b) foster care, (c) educational residential establishments, (d) secure units, (e) boarding schools, (f) children's homes with education and (g) private fostering arrangements. [36515]
§ Mr. BowisI have been asked to reply.
Legislation gives local authorities a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in need within their area, wherever they are living.
Guidance issued on children's services planning (LAC(96)10) identifies young runaways as a specific group requiring strategic planning by local authorities with other agencies.