§ Mr. ThurnhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received about the directive on adoption issued by his Department to directors of social services on 1 February; and if he will make a statement. [22236]
§ Mr. BowisThe Department has received three letters, two of which were from voluntary adoption agencies, following the issue of the guidance on adoption matters on 1 February. A response to these will be sent shortly.