Young People in Care

HC Deb 23 June 1998 vol 314 c492W

Mr. Dawson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on progress towards the establishment of a national organisation for young people in care. [46998]

Mr. Boateng

We are pleased to be able to report that we have agreed funding for an initial three year period to assist in the creation and establishment of a national organisation for young people in care and care leavers. The grant to the new organisation will be channelled through First Key—The National Leaving Care Advisory Service.