§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) if he will(a) obtain and (b) evaluate a copy of John Jilling's report into child sex and physical abuse at north Wales children's homes commissioned by Clwyd county council; [23379]
(2) what proposals he has to institute a judicial inquiry into the history of child sexual and physical abuse in north Wales children's homes, and if he will make a statement. [23147]
§ Mr. HagueI have no plans at present to take any further action beyond the steps outlined in my statement of 11 December, columns554–56. I understand that Clwyd county council has decided to refer Mr. Jilling's report to the Department. I shall consider what action, if any, to take on it once we have received it.